I'm with Quivira Kid on this one. I stopped tying buggers a number of years ago when I "discovered" mohair leeches. If I want a larger body profile, I switch to a leech pattern tied with a dubbing brush. Either way, I find them much faster, easier and cheaper to tie, more durable and every bit as productive. I tie mainly all black leeches. I may add a bead either for weight/color depending on what I'm fishing for or the water conditions. In small sizes 10-12, they work great for bass, bream and trout. In larger sizes (2 - 6) they work great for bass and larger trout.

Jim Smith