Squirmy Wormy – close to being a live worm

Squirmy Wormy

Squirmy Wormy Materials to Order Material, click the link Hook Thread Weight Body Squirmy Wormy The Squirmy Wormy pattern is a variation of the San Juan Worm by Dave Hise of Hickory, North Carolina. Dave used the silicon tendrils found on certain children’s toys rather than Vernille or Ultra Chenille. The silicon material gave much…

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San Juan Worm – imitation of a genuine midge

San Juan Worm

San Juan Worm, Red/Orange Materials to Order Material, click the link Hook Thread Weighted Body Ribbing San Juan Worm The San Juan Worm originated with Jim Aubrey in the 1970’s. Jim was a well-known fly tier and fisherman attending many FFI conclaves were he was involved in teaching fly fishing. He also taught school kids…

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Mop Fly – everyday material produces great results

Mop Fly, Chartreuse

Mop Fly, Chartreuse Materials to Order Material, click the link Hook Thread Head Body Collar Mop Fly The mop fly is a simple yet effective pattern imitating insect larvae or grubs. It came about from a group of competitive anglers out of North Carolina around 2011 using the microfiber appendages found on inexpensive mop heads…

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