Tying a San Juan Worm

[Pamzoo]

I've seen this fly take a Steelhead in red.

[andrewh4]

do you think this could be tied bubble gum pink for a steelhead fly?

[Avulpes]

It wouldn't hurt to give it a try, I have had good success on trout with a hot pink bead, pink thread and tan chenille (tied in the same manner as video).

[andrewh4]

ya a friend talked to me about a pink bubble gum steelhead worm that he and other angler swear by in the fall and winter but i forgot to ask him for the details

[pafkatoja]

Could You write some, how you use this fly on lake ?

[Avulpes]

My favorite way is to watch for cruising fish in the shallows and cast ahead of them, very exciting. If that is not an option then I would fish it off shelves and dropoffs keeping a tight line to detect strikes. The less you move it - the better it produces.

[coachd1275]

I've also used this as a dropper under a popper for blue gill. Has worked well here in NC for blue gill.

[coachd1275]

Very cool looking fly. Gonna try it for bluegill in the lakes around here.

[Avulpes]

Thanks!

[onemorecast]

This looks like a neat fly. Great video and love the Nickel Creek music!

[RCboy250]

do you have luck with this...

[Avulpes]

I know that it isn't what some people call a "pure" fly, but it is a killer. I usually fish it with a small dropper like a zebra midge. Both Browns at the end were caught on a San Juan Worm.

[RCboy250]

well in soth cali i dont get around to many browns, hows it work on rainbow's?

[Avulpes]

I have caught rainbows, browns, whitefish, carp, bass, bluegills, crappies, perch, and one sucker on this pattern. It is my go to lead "nymph" in all my tandem rigs.

[RCboy250]

wow this fly is much more versatile than i thought! thanks I'm going to give it a try at the kern.

[vriosm]

I have a question, after you put cement to the beads and put a layer of thread on the 3rd rear section of the hook, Why you make a whip finish knot?. Thanks

[Avulpes]

I just do that as a habit. When I first started tying I would accidently clip the thread and the whole thing would come undone. Now I just whip finish periodically and if I accidentally break the thread it won't come completely apart.

[eagleflies2]

nice fish