http://onthevise.com/flies/wobble-bugger-147
This looks like too much fun, I have to try to tie one.
Soooo, maybe in a firetiger??? 
Jeff,
The Flatfish was actually made by Helin, but yeah, I remember them; they even had a flyrod version, complete with a pair of treble hooks!!! If the Wobble Bugger has half the action of the Flatfish, itāll be a killer. Please post some pics.
Regards,
Scott
He can call it a Wobble Bugger if he wishes, but itās a Wiggle Bug created long ago by Larry Tullis 
I remember the flatfish fondly. Even when I was just fishing and not catchinā, they were fun lures to fish. Had the āfly rodā variety, too, but fished them on the spinning rod at that young age.
yeah wait till you try to lift your fly line off the water to castā¦ lmao
thanks for the info scott and bugsy
I found the wiggle bug
http://www.rainysflies.com/flies_Detail.php?ProductID=4137
I believe I have one of those for the fly rod.
They still make the flat fish
I have tied a few of those and found embedding half a split shot in the front of the foam helped it keep the desired orientation and work properly.
Uncle Jesse,
On my own version of that tie, I use a lead dumbbell tied in under the shank just behind where the foam comes down. Lets the fly work a little deeper and not pop up too quickly between strips. Without weight that thing will wear you out stripping if you want to keep it subsurface.
Sandfly,
You donāt lift this fly from the water with any length of line out. Like most streamer type flies, you retrieve it all the way in before you recast.
This is a great bass fly. Iāve caught some big fish on mine. Itās practically weedless, as the ālipā will cause the fly to flip over any obstruction. Itās perfect for shallow water brush fishing, and on a full sinking line you can dredge up fish from ten to twelve feet if you can cast it far enough.
Buddy
Good idea with the barbell eyes Buddy, Iāll give that a try next time.
I did a little research and found both Helin and Worden sold lures under the Flatfish name, which were very similar to a Lazy Ike. Worden still sells lure, Helin appears to be out of business as theirs are all sold as antique lures. Helin had the version advertised as a fly.
Buddy,
I love the idea of adding dumb bell eyes under the hook shank to get it a bit deeper. Iāve tied and used this fly and agree that while it can be an effective pattern, it was not a lot of fun to fish when trying to keep in sub surface. Now, with your idea of adding lead eyes, Iāll have to tie up some for the spring.
Jim Smith
Man, I love this site.
Buddy, I was planning on using a size 4 stinger hook, is this what you would recommend? I also have popper hooks in several sizes I use for clousers (and poppers). What size dumbells do you use?
Thanks for all the repliesā¦
I agree with Bugsy: FAOL has been there and done that.
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw/113098fotw.php
As it turns out timing is everything. Our fishing club discussed (with videos) fishing for bass last meeting and will follow up tying foam bass bugs next week. I am the demonstrator and will be showing both the Gartside Gurgler and the Wiggle Bug.
PillCaster,
Iāve tied these primarily on spinnerbait hooks from size 4 through 4/0. The nickel hooks looks good with this fly and hold up well over time. I like the sproat bend for this tie, it seems to maximize the weedless properties while maintaining a good hookup ratio. If you donāt want to buy spinnerbait hooks, the Mustad 3366s are what I use on the black ones (great for night fishing).
The first ones I tied I used Gamakatsu plastic worm hooks. Worked fine.
Buddy
Well, I didnt think to search FOTW. Thanks for posting that.