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Woolly-Bugger

from $38.00

Ink and Watercolor on Paper

The original painting is 8×5.5 inches (unframed) and is signed and dated by the artist.

Woolly-Bugger is a tribute to one of fly fishing’s most iconic and reliable patterns: the olive Woolly-Bugger. Rendered in watercolor, gouache, and ink, the piece captures the subtle tonal shifts, translucence, and layered textures that make the fly so irresistibly lifelike in the water. Each stroke highlights the movement and organic quality of the feathers, hackle, and marabou tail—details intimately familiar to any angler.

As an avid fly fisherman, I’ve long trusted the Woolly-Bugger to produce trout under nearly any conditions. This artwork reflects both the practicality and the beauty of the pattern: functional elegance, skill, and the thrill of anticipation each time the fly swings in a current. Woolly-Bugger is both a technical study and a personal celebration of a tool that has brought countless fish to hand.

Styles: Illustrative Naturalism, Sporting Art, Minimalist Composition

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Ink and Watercolor on Paper

The original painting is 8×5.5 inches (unframed) and is signed and dated by the artist.

Woolly-Bugger is a tribute to one of fly fishing’s most iconic and reliable patterns: the olive Woolly-Bugger. Rendered in watercolor, gouache, and ink, the piece captures the subtle tonal shifts, translucence, and layered textures that make the fly so irresistibly lifelike in the water. Each stroke highlights the movement and organic quality of the feathers, hackle, and marabou tail—details intimately familiar to any angler.

As an avid fly fisherman, I’ve long trusted the Woolly-Bugger to produce trout under nearly any conditions. This artwork reflects both the practicality and the beauty of the pattern: functional elegance, skill, and the thrill of anticipation each time the fly swings in a current. Woolly-Bugger is both a technical study and a personal celebration of a tool that has brought countless fish to hand.

Styles: Illustrative Naturalism, Sporting Art, Minimalist Composition

Each original is signed and dated by the artist.

Archival giclee prints faithfully reproduce the tone and texture of the original drawings. Printed on a museum-quality, acid free paper, each print is signed, numbered, and includes a certificate of authenticity.

Originals and prints ship in rigid, flat-protective archival sleeves or tubular packaging.

International Shipping: If you live outside the U.S., please contact me before purchasing. I will calculate your exact shipping cost and issue a custom invoice. Email: rfillguy@gmail.com or use the contact form on this site.