Ken’s Red Head Polar Bugger – Bead Head Woolly Bugger, Size #2

Name: Ken’s Red Head Polar Bugger – Size #2 Baitfish Streamer
Brand: Capt. Ken's Custom Flies
Price: 2.49 USD
Availability: InStock

A true guide fly designed by Capt. Ken Tutalo, combining Ice Dub and Polar Chenille to create a translucent, lifelike baitfish profile. This versatile streamer has proven itself on trout, smallmouth bass, and a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater gamefish.

Description

Ken’s Red Head Polar Bugger is the result of years of experimenting with Ice Dub and Polar Chenille. By combining the two materials, Capt. Ken developed a streamer with an attractive combination of flash, movement, and translucency.

The pattern features an Ice Dub underbody with Polar Chenille palmered through the body. Together, these materials create a convincing small baitfish profile that moves naturally in the water. It's a fly that seems to get better with use—the more fish chew on it, the more character it develops.

Capt. Ken ties this pattern exclusively on a size #2 hook, producing a fly approximately 3.5 inches long. It's a profile that has proven to be an effective size for a wide range of gamefish.

Why Fish Ken’s Red Head Polar Bugger?

Guide-designed pattern: Developed by Capt. Ken Tutalo through years of experimenting with synthetic streamer materials.
Ice Dub and Polar Chenille: Combines flash, movement, and a translucent baitfish appearance.
Versatile baitfish profile: Effective when fish are feeding on small minnows and other forage.
Proven size: Approximately 3.5 inches long, tied exclusively on a size #2 hook.
Freshwater and saltwater versatility: Has produced a wide variety of gamefish in both environments.

How to Fish It

Fish this pattern with short strips, steady retrieves, or occasional pauses to imitate a small baitfish. Vary your retrieve until you find what triggers the fish.

It can be fished through rivers and streams for trout and smallmouth bass or used in saltwater situations where predators are feeding on smaller baitfish.

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

This is one of those patterns that came together after a lot of experimenting at the tying bench. I've spent years working with Ice Dub and Polar Chenille, and combining the two materials produced exactly the kind of translucent baitfish profile I was looking for.

Don't overlook the importance of fly size. I have experimented with plenty of streamer profiles, but this one stays at approximately 3.5 inches. The fish have shown me that this is a very effective size. Fish it confidently for trout and smallmouth on the Delaware system, and don't hesitate to try it for other freshwater and saltwater predators.