{"product_id":"kens-red-head-polar-bugger-streamer","title":"Ken’s Red Head Polar Bugger – Size #2 Baitfish Streamer","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen’s Red Head Polar Bugger – Bead Head Woolly Bugger, Size #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true guide fly designed by Capt. Ken Tutalo, combining Ice Dub and Polar Chenille to create a translucent, lifelike baitfish profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This versatile streamer has proven itself on trout, smallmouth bass, and a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater gamefish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen’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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish Ken’s Red Head Polar Bugger?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide-designed pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Developed by Capt. Ken Tutalo through years of experimenting with synthetic streamer materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIce Dub and Polar Chenille:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines flash, movement, and a translucent baitfish appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile baitfish profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Effective when fish are feeding on small minnows and other forage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProven size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3.5 inches long, tied exclusively on a size #2 hook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater and saltwater versatility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Has produced a wide variety of gamefish in both environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be fished through rivers and streams for trout and smallmouth bass or used in saltwater situations where predators are feeding on smaller baitfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon'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. 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