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Sexy Walt's Worm

Nymph · Trout · Intermediate · 1 version

Reference Recipe

  • Hook Jig nymph hook, 14-18
  • Thread Hot orange or pink 8/0

Materials

  • Slotted tungsten bead Gold or copper slotted tungsten bead (1)
  • Lead-free wire Silver lead free wire (6-8 turns)
  • Body dubbing Natural hare's mask (1 pinch)
  • Rib Small copper or red wire (1 strand)
  • Flashback (optional) Pearl mylar (1 strip)
  • Hot spot collar Fluoro orange/pink thread (few wraps)

How to tie it

  1. Slide the slotted bead onto the hook and seat it against the jig eye, then add a few wraps of wire behind it for weight and to jam the bead in place.
  2. Start thread and lay a smooth base from behind the bead to the bend.
  3. Tie in the rib wire at the bend, and a strip of pearl mylar there too if you want a flashback.
  4. Dub a slim, slightly tapered hare's-ear body forward to just behind the bead, keeping it buggy but thin.
  5. Counter-wrap the rib forward in 5-6 evenly spaced turns and tie off, then rib in a spiral so it doesn't nest in the dubbing.
  6. Pull the mylar over the top as a flashback and bind it behind the bead if used.
  7. Build a bright hot-spot collar of fluoro thread against the bead, whip finish, snip, and add a drop of cement.

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