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Atomic Worm

Nymph · Trout · Beginner · 2 versions

Reference Recipe

• Hook 2X-heavy curved scud hook, #14 (10-16)
• Thread Red 6/0

Materials

• Tungsten bead Red or copper tungsten bead (1, sized to hook)
• Flashabou Red holographic tinsel (several strands (body))
• V-Rib or clear stretch tubing Red or clear v rib stretch tubing (short length (shell))

How to tie it

1. Slide a bead to the eye, start red thread and wrap to the bend and back to the bead to build a thin base.
2. At the bend tie in several strands of red Flashabou and a length of V-Rib, leaving the rib hanging.
3. Wrap the Flashabou forward in touching turns to the bead for a bright underbody and tie off.
4. Wrap the V-Rib forward over the Flashabou in even, slightly spaced turns so the flash glows through the translucent shell; stop and tie off behind the bead.
5. Build a small red thread collar behind the bead, whip finish, and lock with a drop of cement.

Other versions

1 more in the app: Beadhead.

Tying videos

• Atomic Worm — Trident Fly Fishing (YouTube)
• Atomic Worm — Arno Laubscher Fly Tying (YouTube)
• Atomic Worm — Holsinger's Fly Shop (YouTube)
• Atomic Worm — Dressed Irons (YouTube)

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