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Q Is there a good source for a fish hook size chart?

A. Yes, go to: www.jannsnetcraft.com/content/downloads/sizing_chart.pdf

Q. Who is "Uncle Don"?

A. "Uncle" Don is Don Davis, Chief Fly Fisher and founder of BreamBugs LLC.  Fly fishing since age 8.  Learned from his father Ewal Davis in warm and clear water streams and lakes in Mississippi.  Dedicated to fly fishing for bluegill and bass Don founded BreamBugs to provide quality flies and bugs and good service to customers world wide.  See his smiling face in the Photo Gallery.

Q. What are the most popular bugs?
A: The three top selling bugs are, Miss Prissy #401, hook size 8, the Bluegill Special #101 in hook size 10 and the Ligon Bream Killer black hook size 8.

Q: Are these bugs made for durability?
A: Yes, hand tied and painted by expert craftsmen using only top quality materials such as hackle from specially grown game cock birds, extra strong and extra sharp hooks and premium quality Portuguese cork.  Seven to ten coats of celluloid enamels for that lustrous finish and for durability.

Q.  I did not find the bug I was looking for, do you have other types and styles available?
A.  Yes, please contact us, tell us what type bug you are looking for.  We may be able to locate it for you.  Send an e-mail to: info@breambugs.com 

Q. How did Terry and Roxanne Wilson come up with the name, "Bully's Bluegill Spider?
A. The only way to get the full details of the answer is to buy their book, "Bluegill Fly Fishing and Flies", they devote an entire chapter in the book to the creation of the fly and the name.  For details on the book click here.

Q.  Can I pay for my order with a money order?
A.  Yes, please make the money order payable to BreamBugs.  Mail you money order and bug order to: BreamBugs, 15692 Summer Lake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017-5136.

Q.  How do you determine the "best days to fish" on the Fish Calendar?
A.  The "best days" are based on the lunar cycles.  Our source is Rick Taylor's Prime Times calendars.  www.primetimes2.com

Q. How do you ship orders?
A.  We ship by First Class Mail and charge a $2.00 flat rate shipping charge on all orders.  If you wish to speed up the shipping of your order you can tell us how you want your order shipped at your own expense.

Q.  Do you have information on how to tie the "Popper/Dropper" tandem rig?
A.  Yes, click on the Deep South Fly Fishing DVD to see how its done or send me an email and ask for information on the "Popper/Dropper" tandem rig and I will send you my "Popper/Dropper" instruction sheet.

Q. Is your site secure for Online orders?
A.  Yes, you can order with confidence through our site.  Our site is fully protected by Rapid SSL using 128/256 bit encryption.  Scroll down to the bottom of the first page and look for the padlock under the FFF Member logo.

Q. Do you have instructions for installing the fly line eyelets?
A.  Yes, send me an email and I will send you instructions as an attachment.  Say, "Send me fly line eyelet installation instructions".

Q. What is the history of Accardo, Peck's and Ligon?
A.  Accardo was established in 1950, Peck's in 1920 and Ligon in 1951 and their products are all made in the USA.

Q. Do you sell your customer information to other companies?
A. We respect our customers privacy and will not under any circumstances sell our customer information to anyone.

Q. Why are the rubber legs on Accardo bugs so long?
A. To allow you to trim the legs to the length you prefer.

Q. Why should I buy from BreamBugs?
A. 1. We ship promptly by First Class Mail for a $2.00 flat rate fee regardless of the size of the order.  2. We have a very broad selection of products and we continue to add more.  3. We are seldom "out of stock" on any of our products and even if we do have a "out of stock" situation when we do receive the product we ship it to you promptly and we pay the shipping charge.  4. We treat our customers the way we would want to be treated if we were the customer.  5. We have a very secure site, shop online with confidence.

Q.  Do you ship Internationally?

A.  Yes, send us the quantity and names of the items you wish to order and the complete shipping address and we will calculate the International mailing cost for you.

Q. Does BreamBugs promote "catch and release"?

A. Actually BreamBugs promotes proper handling of the fish that fly fishers catch regardless of whether you plan to eat them or release them.  If "catch and release" is your style then please consider using the unHOOKum tool.  It is easy to use and it does little, if any, damage to the fish or your favorite lure.

Q.  Here is a question for you.  How can we better serve you?

A.   Send your answer to: info@breambugs.com thank you.

Q.  Do you have a good recipe for cooking panfish?

A.  Yes.  Buy Seasoned Fish Fry or All Natural Fish Fry Mix from: www.louisianafishfry.com (1-800-356-2905) and follow the directions on the package.  They also make a wonderful Hush Puppy Mix.  Before you bar-b-q or grill again order Big Al's Texas Rub www.bigalstexasrubs.com  You will love it.

Q.  Where does the word "bream" come from?

A.  From the latin word abramis brama means game fish.

Q. Does the larger number for hook sizes indicate larger hooks?

A. No.  The larger the number the smaller the hook.  Example, #2 hook size is for bass, #8 hook size is for bluegill.