Wooley bugger jig?

[Southeasttackle]

IMO, the hackle is optional. They work just as well without it.

If you don't add the hackle then it is not a wooley bugger! The hackle is where the wooley in the name comes from. Of course it is not "illegal" to leave it off, but if you are tying a true wooley bugger, the hackle is a must.
The hackle is meant to reproduce the gills on bait-fish. As the jig moves through the water the hackle pulsates just as gills do. This is a real killer equation. I ofter add hackle to lures that normally don't have hackle in the plans.

[shipahoy41]

This might help you decide on a name..........
Shipahoy41 made this one.........CRAPPIE AND BLUEGILL JIGS : Crappie Jigs

Thank you Bob.

[deathb4disco]

If you don't add the hackle then it is not a wooley bugger! The hackle is where the wooley in the name comes from. Of course it is not "illegal" to leave it off, but if you are tying a true wooley bugger, the hackle is a must.

I agree, it's not a "true" wooly bugger. It's just a typical chenille & marabou jig. I was only trying to point out that, even without the hackle, it's one of the best crappie catchers of all time.