Fly Tying: Squirmy Wormy
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
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This is absolutely a fly that qualifies for my "Two Minute Tying" series! The Squirmy Wormy has that deadly combo of being simple to tie and catching lots of fish. There are certain situations that this fly works better than others, and I discuss those (and some tying variations) in the video.
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Body: Squirmy Wormy material; pink - competitiveang...
This pattern is one of those I feature in the "Two Minute Tying" series. These flies are more of "guide flies," meaning they can be tied in a short amount of time, and more importantly, catch fish.
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Hi Tim, great job on the video. The tip on anchoring that first thread wrap was Great ! I appreciate the time you spend discussing how best to fish the fly. It really helps to get your insights on some of the unfamiliar patterns. Keep up the good work !
Thanks, RJ, and this is a pattern that keeps producing for me. I appreciate you taking the time to share your comments, and hope you get lots of trout (and more) on the Squirmy! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
It worked for me on the Thorton near Sperryville, Va. I rigged on about 2 ft. of 4X Fluorocarbon behind a Gold ribbed Hare's ear. Hooked up on the second drift near a stone wall. Beautiful 18" stocked rainbow. One more smaller after that in the same place, then lost it on the bottom. Cold day but worth it for sure. Back to the bench today to tie some more. Will email you a pic.
Awesome, David, and I can't wait to see the pic! I hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thanks Tim, Great tips for tying and fishing. I used this pattern in red on the Roaring Fork during high, stained water and it worked great, mostly on rainbows. I think it will work anywhere...no secret, trout love worms!!!!
Absolutely, Tom, and it definitely seems to work better on rainbows for me, though I'm unsure why. Any guesses? Tim
not sure about Rainbows vs Browns? my guess is that a scientific survey would reveal equal eats between the two? but I think the bright color and "squirmy" action makes them more visible and creates a vibration during those low visability conditions.
Thank you for this video ...I was just tying with this material for 1st time last nite and was very frustrated and thought I doing everything all wrong but sometimes it is the material that needs a different way of handling.
You got it, Bob, and thanks for checking! If you have any specific questions, shoot me an email: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Hey Tim great vid. I have been experimenting with my granddaughters hair bands ( small rubber bands with a threadlike covering) we use to keep her hair in a pony tail. They come in multiple colors and are more resilient.
Thanks, Joe, and that's awesome! I'll have to look for those and give them a try. I appreciate the info., and if you have a brand that you find works best, let me know the name. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
This tie is a crazy one for sure. Ive noticed when im fishing the wormy theres no gray area, the fish either go nuts for it, or they completely disregard it lol. The nice part is that literally everything will take these. Trout maul them, steelhead, bass, bluegill and ive even caught a walleye on one when i was ice fishing lol. Great vid and nice tie!
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Frost, and fish sure do love these! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Hi Tim, Haven't had much luck with squirmy wormy or mop fly that everyone is talking about. Have fished them deep and mid current. Seems like my friends have caught their share on wormy but mostly rainbows. Since I fish mostly native brown and brook streams, maybe that's why I haven't had the success others have had with wormy and mop. Good job on the video!
Good question, Ray, but I hope they work for you eventually. They have been a successful pattern for me, and I am willing to bet you'll find the right conditions to fish them. Thanks for the kind words! Tim
I catch lots of browns and brooks on squirmies as well
Hi Tim, I use a thread tag towards the bend of the hook to identify the size bead. In my box it goes chartreuse for 4mm, red for 3.2mm and pink for 2.8mm. I also have lost many of these to melting in a hot car, so i keep them in a small container in my waiders for safety.
Very smart system, John! Thanks for sharing it with others...and I may have to start using it. Also, I appreciate you mentioning the fact that heat can cause some serious damage to this material, as it is beneficial for others to know. Thanks again, and I hope all is well. Tim
I tied up some squirmy.s and they did work well broke my loosing streak on 'em. However i did them a little different with a wrap of .25 lead wire in the center of the hook and weaped over with matching thread. Then I tied on the worm. Great Fly thanks man.
Awesome, Bobber, and glad they worked for you! Tim
Hey Tim really like the jig hook idea makes alot of sense. I caught my first fish on a squirmy today. I found some regular small jig hooks at wal mart I'm going to give them a try they are really small. Thanks again
You got it, Bobber, and be careful...the Squirmy is addicting! Ha ha! Thanks for taking a moment to comment. Tim
Tim, quick tip I learned tying the worm is to use a small noodle of dubbing when tying the worm off behind the bead. It works wonders preventing the thread from cutting the worm.
Great suggestion, Jesse, and that tip will definitely help others who may have that issue. Thanks for taking a moment to share it with us! Tim
I still have the one you gave me haha. And best of all I took a friend out the other day. He got his first 2 trout on a fly rod with the one you gave me haha. I may be adding more soon to my box. Killer video as always Tim!
So cool, Shane, and it really worked that day for us, didn't it? Ha ha! Thanks for the kind words and taking a moment to comment, and hope to fish again with you soon. Tim
Tim Cammisa I have to admit I now have a few tied up haha
Just a few? ;-)
Nice tying Tim thanks 👍🎏🛶
The Vermonter
Thank you for the kind words, Lambert! I hope to hear from you on some of my other videos. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I really should have watched this video before I cut a half dozen worms in pieces with too much thread tension ! Thanks Tim
You're welcome...and don't worry, I did the same thing!! ;-) Tim
Definitely going to use those do you think it would work in an ice fishing situation?
Thanks for taking a moment to comment, and I am sure they would work in that situation. Depending on depth, you may consider adjusting the bead weight...otherwise fish away! Have you seen this version, which allows you to change the body color while fishing? May be tough if ice fishing due to the cold, but still a thought: ruclips.net/video/lqtPRiP2n58/видео.html Let me know how they work for you: tcammisa@gmail.com Happy New Year! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
@@TimCammisa so I went and tried this today ice fishing! Definitely a fly to have in your arsenal it's action works great for making it look like a worm.
Great pattern. I would add that many times when I use this as the top fly, I use an un-waited version as the dropper with a heavy nymph as the anchor. I think it allows the worm to flutter and move a little better as opposed to being weighted. Just another way to fish a very versatile pattern.
Great suggestion, Edward, and that's something I have yet to experiment with...YET being the key word, as I'll be trying it out now. Thanks for taking a moment to comment. Tim
The squirmy wormy always fine it's way onto my rig. Usually I put on my dropper with a lighter fly as my point fly on an Euro rig. I will dead drift a couple times to see what happens. After catching a few fish, or no results, I will take a few more drifts using a jigging motion. That can produce some very violent takes.
Great suggestion, Barry, and thanks for sharing your tip with others! TC
I go even simpler and just tie a piece of pink micro chenille on a hook with an overhand knot and a dab of super glue!
Ha ha, that is simple! Have you played with this material yet, Adam? The key element is the "wiggle" that it makes when moving in the water, something tough to replicate with softer materials. If you haven't, I would recommend it and compare the two when fishing. Tim
you can/t use super glue on the squirmy material
Tim, I tie it with lead, 280 ultra thread, and uv glue
Thanks, Keith! Do you notice any problems with the UV glue, or does the Squirmy material remain all right? Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I bought four dozen of these from a famous maker of these flies. Despite all the photos I have seen of others using these flies catching trout, I am batting zero in catching trout with them. Not sure whether it is my fishing technique with them or when or where I am using them. Would appreciate any guidance here.
Robert, I'm sorry to hear that, as this pattern has been very effective for me. For starters, I don't know the specific one you're fishing (which may have an impact of the performance, in regards to size, color, weight, etc.). What have the water conditions been like when trying them? Tim
Do you weight the fly or do you use split shot
Hi Michael, the fly is weighted with a bead. I prefer to Euro nymph with a thin fly line (Braid Core: amzn.to/2NbZv4Z OR Mono Core: amzn.to/3su3vjs) and long leader (Rio Euro Leader: amzn.to/3xDHxOC ). The combination allows the fly to sink quickly, even a Squirmy. If you need more information, shoot me an email: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks! Tim
Thank you!
How do you fish these flys when lake fishing?
Hi Aaron, and happy new year. I tend to fish them below an indicator or dry-dropper style. The depth depends on where the fish want them. Retrieve speed also varies, and I let the fish dictate that. Thanks for asking. Tim
;-)
You've used this one, right?!? ;-). Tim www.troutandfeather.com