Ol’ Mr Wiggley
While reading through Jake Villwock’s new book Smallmouth Bass Flies Top to Bottom, I came across Ol’ Mr. Wiggley. This fly was designed by Charlie Piette, a guide and shop manager at Tight Lines Fly Fishing Company in DePere, Wisconsin. I posted a video about it many years ago and you can find that below which has Charlie showing how to tie Ol’ Mr. Wiggley.
Jake said in his book that he always has a fly box full of these in various colors, because they work so well for smallmouth bass, especially when fishing is slow. The one above in the photo Jake Villwock tied and it is in dragonfly damsel colors. In his book, Jake also shows that he ties a variation of Ol’ Mr. Wiggley that adds a little to the pattern.
I have also seen other fly tyers posting about Ol’ Mr. Wiggley being a productive fly for them. I can also see this being an effective fly for trout. So I would say if you are wanting to try a simple fly for top water especially for smallmouth or for trout, give this one a try.
Materials list:
Hook: Daichii 2461 size 4
Body: 2mm foam
Underbody: Ice Dub
Tail: Sili Legs (any rubber or silicon legs)
Side Legs: Sili Legs (any rubber or silicon legs)