San Juan Worm
Fly Name | |
Hook | 6-10 |
Thread | red |
Wings | none |
Tails | |
Body | red ultra chenille |
Hackle |
![San Juan Worm](../images/fteh_0001_0001_0_img0512.jpg)
![San Juan Worm](../images/fteh_0001_0001_0_img0513.jpg)
Tie in thread at forward end of body with 3 to 5 tight wraps. Wrap thread to the base of the tail.
Tie in thread at forward end of body with 3 to 5 tight wraps. Wrap thread to the base of the tail.
![San Juan Worm](../images/fteh_0001_0001_0_img0514.jpg)
Attach the body material close to the hook bend with 3 to 5 tight wraps of thread. Advance the thread to about 1 mm from the hook eye. Stretch the chenille out and tie off at this point with 4 or 5 tight wraps.
![San Juan Worm](../images/fteh_0001_0001_0_img0515.jpg)
Wind fly head with 4 or 5 tight wraps.
![San Juan Worm](../images/fteh_0001_0001_0_img0516.jpg)
Whip finish head with 4 to 8 turns. Pull tag end firmly and cut off excess thread. Place a drop of head cement on knot.
![San Juan Worm](../images/fteh_0001_0001_0_img0517.jpg)
Singe both ends with a lighter. This produces a natural taper.
![San Juan Worm](../images/fteh_0001_0001_0_img0518.jpg)
![San Juan Worm](../images/fteh_0001_0001_0_img0519.jpg)
![San Juan Worm](../images/fteh_0001_0001_0_img0520.jpg)
This pattern mimics aquatic worms. Fish it with a dead drift presentation 1 foot over the bottom.
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