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Bloodworm Larva

Nymph · Trout · Intermediate · 1 version

Reference Recipe

  • Hook Curved scud/nymph hook, 16-12
  • Thread Red 8/0

Materials

  • Body Red buzzer wrap (Red wire or stretch floss)
  • Rib Red buzzer wrap (Fine red wire (optional counter))
  • Thorax Red/black material (Pinch of red or black dubbing)
  • Bead Black or silver bead (1 (optional))

How to tie it

  1. Slide an optional bead to the eye, mount the hook, and start red thread behind it.
  2. Wind thread down the bend to the 20% mark past the barb so the body follows the curve.
  3. Tie in red wire and wrap a smooth, segmented body forward with touching turns, stopping at the 75% mark.
  4. Twitch the wire off, or counter-wrap a second finer wire as a rib to suggest the worm's ringed segments.
  5. Dub a slim red or black thorax collar behind the eye or bead, using half the dubbing you think you need.
  6. Whip finish and add a drop of UV resin over the wire body for a wet, glossy shine.

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