1. Classic Bung + Droppers Setup

Best for: Buzzers, nymphs, FABs, eggs
Difficulty: Easy
Why use it: Excellent depth control and ideal for stillwaters

How to Tie It

• Use a 10–18 ft leader (adjust for depth and venue rules).
• Attach the bung with a loop knot or peg.
• Add 2 or 3 flies, spaced 2–4 ft apart:
  • Top dropper: light buzzer or nymph
  • Middle dropper: buzzer, diawl bach, or nymph
  • Point fly: heavier buzzer or small FAB/egg to sink the team

How to Fish It

• Cast, allow everything to settle, and watch for the bung to dip, twitch, or slide sideways.
• Add a very slow figure-8 retrieve if you need subtle movement.

2. Washing-Line Bung Setup

Best for: Shallow fish, warm evenings, suspender buzzers
Why use it: Keeps flies level in the water for a natural presentation

How to Tie It

• Bung at the top
• 1–2 droppers with buzzers or nymphs
• Point fly: FAB, booby, or small foam fly acting as a buoyant anchor

Action

• Flies sit at a fixed depth with gentle movement.
• Extremely effective when trout are sipping emergers near the surface.

3. Deep Single-Fly Indicator Setup

Best for: Cold water, slow-moving or deep-lying fish, winter conditions
Why use it: Simple rig with minimal tangles and pinpoint depth accuracy

How to Tie It

• Bung on the leader
• 8–14 ft of tippet
• Single heavy fly: egg, blob, or weighty buzzer

How to Fish It

• Adjust the bung so the fly sits right at the fish’s level—often 8–12 ft in winter.

4. Shallow Suspender Setup

Best for: Surface-feeding trout, calm days, late spring
Why use it: Offers an ultra-natural, delicate presentation

How to Tie It

• Use a small bung or suspender fly (foam treated with floatant)
• Add 1–2 short dropper buzzers
• Typically fished 1–3 ft deep

5. Euro-Style Micro Indicator Setup

(Not as common, but deadly on rivers and small stillwaters)

How to Tie It

• Micro yarn or tippet indicator
• 1–2 small nymphs
• Short leader: usually 6–10 ft

Why Use It

• High sensitivity
• Produces a natural, drag-free drift in slow water or small lakes

Bung Depth Guide (Quick Reference)

• 0–2 ft: Washing-line / suspender rigs
• 3–6 ft: Classic bung setup
• 6–12 ft: Heavy fly under a bung
• 12–20 ft: Long-leader bung (check fishery rules)