Bluegill Gurgler

This fly is a money topwater fly for bluegill.  In larger sizes it is a great bass fly too.  It was originated by the late Jack Gartside to catch stripers.  I have been amazed this spring how much better the bluegill have responded to a gurgler as compared with a traditional popper, maybe it how the gurgler lays in the water.  Another nice thing about the gurgler is that it is a simple fly to tie which is great for someone just getting into tying.  Here's the recipe. I nicknamed it the taco maker because it has consistently been keeping us in fish tacos this season.

Gill Gurgler - aka "The Taco Maker"
Hook: TMC 200R or 2312 #10-12
Tail: Bucktail and Krystal Flash
Overbody: 2mm Foam
Body: Estaz Chenille
Legs: Rubber Legs
Hackle: Saddle Hackle

Here is an all black one.  I add a little contrasting piece of foam for visibility.

Some white ones with a red foam accent.

Top view of the gurgler.

I didn't put color on the material list as you can mix and match all you want.  The tie is pretty straight forward but if you have questions let me know.