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Squirmy Worm

How do you tie a Squirmy Worm?

Squirmy Worm is a nymph fly pattern for trout, steelhead. Find its 6 materials and 8 tying steps below.

Difficulty
1 of 5
Target species
trout, steelhead

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Materials

  • Scud Hook, TMC 2457, sizes 10-14
  • Lead Wire, .015"
  • Thread (6/0), Red
  • Tungsten Bead, 3.5mm, Black
  • Squirmy Wormy, San Juan Red
  • Ice Dub, UV Red

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Tying instructions

  1. Load hook with bead.

  2. Wrap lead wire around the shank of the hook, leaving a small space between the lead and the bead.

  3. Secure lead with thread.

  4. Use a floss threader to pull the squirmy material through the bead.

  5. Pull the squirmy material through the bead, leaving equal amounts on each side.

  6. Wrap thread around the squirmy material to secure it.

  7. Dub the body of the fly with Ice Dub UV Pink by spreading a noodle on thread and wrapping.

  8. Whip finish the fly.

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