Cactus Bass Worm Fly Tying Tutorial Larva Lace Bass Northern Ice Fly Estaz Peacock Firestar Dubbing

Two ways to tie it, zero ways to beat it for catching big bass in the spring and fall. The Cactus Bass fly works in rivers, lakes, stock dams and through the ice. Give it a tie!
Cactus Bass Components and Links
Daiichi 2220 Size 8: Part #19-08-2220
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Nickel Octopus Hook: Part# 19-04-2557
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UTC Ultra Thread: Part# 28-140-169
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Petite Olive Estaz: Part# 86023
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Light Olive Marabou: Part# 28-23-85
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Peacock Firestar Dubbing: Part# 73120
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[@nofotomojo]

This is exactly what I've been searching for. My goal is to catch walleye on an imitation worm harness. Thank you.

[@LarvaLace]

Glad it helps! Might try without the bead for a harness system. Let us know how it works.

[@jbatina]

Love the fly, my question is how do you fish it. Line,? Retrieve?

[@LarvaLace]

John, thanks for the great question! Sorry for the slow reply. The leaders I use for bass are about 12 ft. long with 10-12 lb floro tippet. The worm is popped or slowly stripped, but it is typically eaten on the drop so really watch your leader/fly line while fishing it. Great fished on a sink-tip leader in the summer as well. Tight lines!

[@sigurdurmarolafsson4183]

I wonder if it would be "quicker" to "furl" it around the braid like you did on the 1st one. It would be a little stiffer but I think I might try both types for my arctic char trip next weekend.