Double Ugly

Although generally thought of as an attractor the Double Ugly is used successfully as a crane fly imitation on many tailwaters.  It is surmised that the high floating characteristic of the pattern imitates the female fluttering on the surface during egg laying.  The fly can be fished dead drift or with active twitching.  The fish will choose the presentation they prefer.  If you tie the pattern using imitation peacock instead of genuine herl the reinforcing rib may be omitted.

Hook : Dry fly, 2XL; #4 – #12

Tail : Grizzly hackle fibers

Body : Peacock herl or substitute

Rib : Fine gold wire

Hackle : Rear – grizzly

              Middle – brown

              Front – grizzly

Alan Bowers

Fly tied by Alan Bowers