Archive for March, 2008
March 2008 Fly of the Month – The Green Weenie [Paul Dinice]
“Worms !”
I use these patterns all year long. I find them even more effective after rain storms, when inch worms are hanging from trees, and during early season trout fishing.
The Green Weenie
Hook – Size #10 Nymph hook.
Thread – Green or red.
Body – Flourescent green Medium chenille weighted with lead wire.
This fly is tied with at least a ¼” loop at the bend of the hook. The loop is extremely important. It provides movement in the water. For the rest of the body wrap the chenille up the shank and tie it off. Unweighted versions can be greased with floatant and used for inch worms.
The “Improved” (with bead) San Juan Worm
Hook – Tiemco 200R, size 10.
Thread – Pink/red 6/0.
Body – (front & rear) – Medium pink vernelle/chenille.
Bead – Gold, behind first segment.
Band – Dub Orange/amber “light bright” or “super bright”.
Rib: Gold rib palmered through band.