Woolley Buggers

[Spider]

Hi all

Want to tie up a couple of easy streamers with my 5 yr old daughter for river fishing - reckon woollies might be the best option.

Can anyone advise what hook i should get ( I'm not looking for a huge lure - something small would be fine ) and what materials i would need?

Thanks

[roll cast]

2xl long shank, kamasan b830for example, although I prefer the mustads though don't know the number for the top of my head

[steve collyer]

I'd also go with the Kamasan B830.
It's a great default lure hook.

[Spider]

How big a bead lads? I dont need anything too heavy as the water isnt mega fast ....would 4mm tungsten do it , ya ?

[roll cast]

what size of hook from the chart below, gape not shank
Also the wolly ****** was originally tied with a lead under body
Brass and lead body should be good

[Stillwater angler]

As you are looking toward the smaller streamers / lures for river work i would recommend barbless, quite often the hook hold will be inside the mouth with these smaller patterns.
Tiemco TMC 3769SP-BL #12 for a smaller streamer / taddy...... or TMC 3761SP-BL #10 for an average size. Jig hooks are also very good for added movement and helping your fly clear the bottom.

[Stillwater angler]

Originally Posted by Spider

How big a bead lads? I dont need anything too heavy as the water isnt mega fast ....would 4mm tungsten do it , ya ?

A 4mm bead will be quite big for a smaller pattern { if thats what your tying }..... 3.5mm would be more than enough, 3.3mm would be sound.

[tinsoldier]

i like the B175 in a size 8,slightly shorter than the classic lure hook,but nice and strong and nice gape Ace of spades might be a nice pattern to try too hth

[Spider]

Thanks all - what materials do i need - is chenille required, yes?

[tinsoldier]

heres a step by step on diptera Lures Index - Page 9 hth