Worm flies...

[bushrat311]

With the high water raging I've got "bait dunkin" on the brain. What types of worm flies do you guys like to tie/fish. I looking for something more substantial and meaty looking than the standard san juan. Any suggestions?

[Nich]

Try something like this http://www.troutfitters.com/site/gallery-detail/107 in a few differnt colors. I don't think the pattern matters much. A worm is a worm ; )

[cheech]

Me likey. I'd be throwing a size 6.

[nativecutt]

We have been fishing the dirty worm as of late. If you need a recipe let me know.....super techy fly!! ;)

[Nich]

Is this the fly http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19892&ppuser=4953 ???

[bushrat311]

Nativecutt, I'd love the recipe for the Dirty Worm (looks to me like it uses bugskin or chamois- like matierial if your fly is like the one pictured!?).

I'm hoping that F/V Gulf Ventur pipes up, from the looks of things on his blog he's been nailing fish with a couple different worm patterns...

[F/V Gulf Ventur]

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[cheech]

Nativecutt, I'd love the recipe for the Dirty Worm (looks to me like it uses bugskin or chamois- like matierial if your fly is like the one pictured!?).

I'm hoping that F/V Gulf Ventur pipes up, from the looks of things on his blog he's been nailing fish with a couple different worm patterns...

http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/details.cfm?parentID=107

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Pigs need to be stuck. I'm not talking about cops without snow tires either.

[bushrat311]

Thanks cheech!! Gotta love charlies fly box, I actually just saw that tutorial last night and am planning to time some variations up tonight.

I hope you're not tying yours up with Mustads or you might not be "sticking" very many...

[cheech]

Thanks cheech!! Gotta love charlies fly box, I actually just saw that tutorial last night and am planning to time some variations up tonight.

I hope you're not tying yours up with Mustads or you might not be "sticking" very many...

Do the gamas or DIE!

I would tie more with Mustads more but I break out in hives every time I use them. I have started to have to use rubber gloves to tie my old school wet flies.

[mike doughty]

http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/details.cfm?parentID=107

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Pigs need to be stuck. I'm not talking about cops without snow tires either.

can i get an amen

[chanceb]

Thanks cheech!!

I hope you're not tying yours up with Mustads or you might not be "sticking" very many...

In general, I hate Mustad hooks, but their grub/worm hook isn't too bad once you pinch down the over sized barb. I haven't noticed any hook up problems with it.

[UtahFlyGuy]

can i get an amen

Amen-----------------

[Nich]

Do the gamas or DIE!

I would tie more with Mustads more but I break out in hives every time I use them. I have started to have to use rubber gloves to tie my old school wet flies.

Where could I find the gamas? Word on the street is they are hard to find! If you are lucky maybe F/V and I will share? And those hives you are get are nasty! But... I'm not sure those are from tying with mustchraps though.

[Nich]

In general, I hate Mustad hooks, but their grub/worm hook isn't too bad once you pinch down the over sized barb. I haven't noticed any hook up problems with it.

That barb is nasty it jacks the fish up bad!

[cheech]

That barb is nasty it jacks the fish up bad!

Fish are jacked up anyway... Who would eat metal? that's jacked

[Nich]

Fish are jacked up anyway... Who would eat metal?

Duh Cheech we are superior and we trick them. They think it will be yummy in their tummy. Well until the hook set!

[nativecutt]

Nativecutt, I'd love the recipe for the Dirty Worm (looks to me like it uses bugskin or chamois- like matierial if your fly is like the one pictured!?).

I'm hoping that F/V Gulf Ventur pipes up, from the looks of things on his blog he's been nailing fish with a couple different worm patterns...
That fly nich pictured looks like a chamois leech. The dirty worm is a simple but effective imitation. Basically tie it as a san juan worm but use rubber leg material as tail,body,head instead of micro chenille. Cement the hook shank and wrap body. Lot's of movement!!!

[Nich]

That fly nich pictured looks like a chamois leech. The dirty worm is a simple but effective imitation. Basically tie it as a san juan worm but use rubber leg material as tail,body,head instead of micro chenille. Cement the hook shank and wrap body. Lot's of movement!!!

Picture please.

[ctrose]

Give this one a try.

http://www.flyguysoutfitting.com/vladiworm.html

His Nymph works pretty well.

[Curtis Fry]

Where could I find the gamas?

Bass section of Cabela's, Fish Tech or SW.... go big or go home. 2/0

[colbyatepaste]

Ryan Barnes showed us this fly at the Wasatch Expo. I thought I remembered his having a triangular body. I have been wrapping something similar with thread and hard as nails. I like the condom idea.

[Grizz]

I usually get a hard-on for Toad's !!!!

But, then again, some times, they get reel big & chuck my hook!

these kittlle bastard's learn to live by direction:

PHUCK!! !!

peace

[ben trod]

There is a worm pattern I have been meaning to toss but never got around to it, called the bead headed marabou worm. It has a bead on one end marabou body and tail w/ a foam cilindar glued over the tail. I guess the weight of the bead and the foam counter balance each other throwing the fly into a funky dance down at the bottom of the stream. I am guessing a strip then a pause on stillwater would cause a similar action. Has anyone given this worm a try? http://www.thebookmailer.com/Flies/Nymphs/bhMarabouWorm.html