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This variation of Jack Gartside’s Gurgler is a simple to tie topwater favorite of mine.
Jack Gartside’s Gurgler may very well be one of the most famous topwater patterns ever developed. The Gurgler is a simple foam pattern that can be tied in a broad range of sizes to target a wide variety of fish. The fly has been successfully used for everything from bluegill to large saltwater species and everything in between!
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The Hornberg Streamer
Although it looks very similar to the traditional Hornberg Special, the Hornberg Streamer performs differently. The fly is weighted and uses materials that absorb water so it sinks quickly unlike the traditional Hornberg Special which can be fished as a dry fly.
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A variation of the James Wood Bucktail meant to imitate a baby crappie.
I have spent the last season experimenting with several variations of one of my favorite warm water flies, the James Wood Buck Tail. By changing body and wing colors, I have created fly patterns that imitate other species of immature warm water fish.
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Once the water begins to warm, start tossing bigger, brighter flies.
We might not catch every bluegill that’s in the pond, but that doesn’t matter when the big one sends the drag screaming.
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