A long time best seller and even longer confidence fly of mine. Starting life out as Stephen “Big T” Tomascavich's pattern, the Micro UV Cdc Jig Bugger, this pattern has went through numerous changes over the years. Despite these changes the magic of the cdc fibers remain the standout feature forming what has easily become the most versatile fly I’ve ever fished.
I’ve caught countless trout on it, but it is also a phenomenal warm water/ panfish and small (or large when scaled up) bass fly. I’ve even found success with it while surf fishing for salty critters!
Baitfish, small trout, crayfish, stoneflies and other large insects all come together in a single pattern allowing it to be fished in all manors of sub surface presentations be it from a tight line, floating line, or sink tip set up.
(This is a go-to on slower streamer fishing days where I will add it alongside a larger streamer or go double Cdc Leech cycling through colors.)
If it wasn't made clear, I love this fly! It has earned a permanent row in every fly box I have across the board, and it won’t be going away anytime soon.