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Mason's Euro Trash Worm-- Rainy's

Nymph · Trout · Beginner · 1 version

Reference Recipe

  • Hook 60-degree competition jig hook, 12-16
  • Thread Fluorescent pink 70 denier

Materials

  • Slotted tungsten bead Copper or gold slotted tungsten bead (1, sized to hook)
  • Squirmy worm material Red or wine (1 strand)
  • Tying thread (hot-spot collar) Fluorescent pink utc thread (as needed)

How to tie it

  1. Slide the slotted tungsten bead onto the jig hook slot-first and seat it firmly against the eye.
  2. Start thread behind the bead and lay a smooth base back to the bend; a light film of superglue on the shank here keeps the soft worm from spinning.
  3. Cut a piece of squirmy material about two shank lengths. Bind its middle to the top of the shank at the 60% mark with two firm figure-8 turns so a long tail waves off the back and a shorter tag rides forward.
  4. Build a slim, even thread body forward, leaving a bead's width of room.
  5. Whip a bright pink hot-spot collar right behind the bead, 6-8 turns, then whip finish and cement. Trim the rear tail to one shank length and the front tag to a short stub.

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