Is there a rule of thumb for how much of the worm body should extend past the ends of the hook?

Good looking fly. Would this work for trout in the eastern Sierra's

@skooter2196

3 жыл бұрын

I dont see why it wouldn't. Traditional San Juan worm has worked for me countless times on owens river, hot creek, pleasant valley and several mountain streams where they wouldn't take any pattern I would throw at them due to them being pressured by the crowds. Great spin on this fly, especially to have in your arsenal on over cast and murky days when all else IMO

@TheFlyFiend

3 жыл бұрын

@@skooter2196 Yup would be awesome, San Juan Worm should be a staple in any fly box

What size chennile do you use?

@TheFlyFiend

3 жыл бұрын

Standard Size Chenille, Size 14/16 Micro Chenille

Do you have a trick for threading the micro chenille through the bead? I just spend 15 minutes on it. sigh

@paulabradfield5893

3 жыл бұрын

I was using a jig hook and a smaller bead... I think Ive got it

@mattlittle3330

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulabradfield5893 bobbin threader or take some 6x tippet, double it back creating a loop, wet the worm, and gently coax it through the bead. Do this before putting bead on hook. I usually do a dozen before tying.

Do you fish the erie tribs for steelhead? If so where at? Erie pa?

@TheFlyFiend

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I do, I fish the Canadian side in Ontario 😀

@TheFlyFiend

3 жыл бұрын

@@jthrash75 Definitely do! I would highly suggest it

@vanquish_8145

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFlyFiend cool! Ya i fish the tribs that flow in pa a good bit, super fun fishing, sure beats my normal 6 inch wild brookies