What is a San Juan worm?
A San Juan Worm is a fly pattern designed to imitate an aquatic worm (or annelid). Constructed of three materials–a hook, thread, and chenille–San Juan Worms are known for their simplicity, durability, and versatility, as they can be fished year-round, and in nearly any body of water.
Can you use worms on a fly rod?
Worm fishing for trout in streams is easy and effective, but there’s a better way than you’re doing it now! Most people use a spinning rod, probably a fairly short ultralight. Two styles of worm fishing will be covered: Keiryu and the Upstream Worm.
Who invented squirmy wormy?
Dave Hise
I don’t know the exact history of the Squirmy Wormy, but as far as I know it was created by Dave Hise of North Carolina. About 5 years ago a few competitive anglers in NC added it to their arsenal and it took the US competition circuit by storm.
When should I worm flies?
Worm Fly Patterns That Consistently Catch Fish They work especially well for stocked fish, after a big rain, and during the spring, winter, and fall seasons.
What is squirmy wormy material?
Here are the materials for the Squirmy Wormy. Keep scrolling for the tools used: Hook: Hends 230 I generally tie on size 12 hooks for 2.3 to 2.8 mm beads, size 10 hooks for 3.3 mm beads, and size 10 or 8 hooks for 3.8 mm beads. Could also substitute the Hends 254 or Partridge sproat hook. Add Hanak 230 to cart.
What is a mop fly?
A mop fly imitates a grub or insect larvae that you would find in a moist area on land or hatching in a body of water. The grubs or larvae are no more than an inch long. These flies are made out of old mops, rugs or other tough material laying around your house.
What kind of fly is a squirmy Wormy?
What is a squirmy wormy? The squirmy wormy is a fly pattern that originated in the USA and is based on a relatively new material consisting of an incredibly stretchy rubbery substance. The material is thick, weighty, available in a wide range of colours and wiggles extremely enticingly.
Can you tie a hook to a squirmy Wormy fly?
The squirmy wormy isn’t a complicated pattern to tie, but the squirmy wormy material isn’t the friendliest of materials to attach to a hook. Firstly, you’ll need an extra pair of hands as it’s hard to control while attaching it to the hook.
How does Dave Downie tie his Squirmy Wormy fly?
Dave Downie’s squirmy wormy fly. Dave Downie ties his squirmy wormy almost exactly the same as me. He uses the same approach to tying, placing the head end on first, attaching the bead, then the tail and then dubbing the body in a matching colour.
Why does Squirmy Wormy never come on the water?
The funny thing about this guy is that you typically have these conversations with him in a shop, at an expo, on the fancy interwebs, and most of all – NEVER on the water. He never brings up fly selection on the water because he’s got the same box we all have.