BIBIO & VARIANTS

The Bibio fly is related to the duck fly family and has been a very successful fly for me through out that time of the year when these small black insects hatch on our lakes in the spring. Like most other popular flies the Bibio has undergone many developments and variations over time; some good and some not so productive. For me growing up on the lakes of Co Wicklow these dressings were a must in my box and I would often fish three different patterns on the one cast. Over the last number of years living in the mid lands and fishing the likes of Lough Owel in the spring I have often have treble hook ups fishing these flies during the duck fly hatches.  I would fish the on anything from a sinking line to a floating line and on any part of the leader also.

The Orange Bibio.
Hook: size 12-10 B175 Kamasan 
Thread: Black twist thread 
Tail: Glo-Brite no 8
Rib: Hends burnt orange wire 
Dubbing: 3 parts 2 parts black blend dubbing and center part orange spectra dubbing
Body Hackle: soft black cock
Shoulder Hackle: partridge dyed orange 

The Bibio Hopper Variant 

Hook: size 12-10 B175 Kamasan 
Thread: Black twist thread 
Tail: UV Ice dubbing teased out
Rib: sliver wire 
Dubbing: 3 parts 2 parts black blend dubbing and center part red spectra dubbing
Body Hackle: soft black cock
Legs: black daddy legs
Shoulder Hackle: partridge natural 

Jungle Bunny Bibio

Hook: size 12-10 B175 Kamasan 
Thread: Black twist thread 
Tail: UV Ice dubbing teased out
Rib: sliver wire 
Dubbing: 3 parts 2 parts black blend dubbing and center part red spectra dubbing
Body Hackle: soft black cock
Cheeks: jungle cock cheeks 
Shoulder Hackle: partridge natural 

The original dressing is a simple fly and is so effective in its own right but I love playing around with it and adding in some extra bits to give it that little bit more. Over the years I have seen, tied and fished so many different patterns but these three stand out the most for me. Have a go at them and enjoy there productivity on the lakes...if you have and questions please drop me a line here or any dressings you would like to see, you can also sign in and follow this blog to see what flies I will be doing next... thank you.