Russ Blessing

Sadly, Russ Blessing, inventor of the Woolly Bugger, passed away Oct. 28th at his home in Harrisburg, PA with his family by his side.

Born in Harrisburg on October 14, 1935, he coached midget basketball and baseball. An avid fly fisherman, Russell was the creator of the world renowned Woolly Bugger, and was credited for his contribution to fly fishing in many books and magazines.

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