Description
The San Juan Worm is one of the easiest and most effective fly fishing patterns you can tie! In this step-by-step fly tying tutorial, I'll show you how to tie two versions of this popular trout fly: a traditional unweighted San Juan Worm and a weighted variation that helps get your fly down deeper.
Despite being one of the most controversial patterns in fly fishing, the San Juan Worm continues to catch fish. It's incredibly simple to tie, requires very few materials, and works for trout, panfish, bass, carp, and even catfish.
I'll demonstrate how to prepare micro chenille, secure the worm to the hook, create a slightly curved inchworm-style profile, and finish the ends for a more natural appearance. Then we'll add lead-free wire to create a weighted version using the same basic tying techniques.
These flies are inexpensive, surprisingly durable, and quick enough to tie that you can fill a fly box in a single afternoon.
IN THIS TUTORIAL:
• How to tie an unweighted San Juan Worm
• How to tie a weighted San Juan Worm
• Preparing and shaping micro chenille
• Adding weight with lead-free wire
• Finishing the fly with Solarez UV resin
• Tips for different colors and variations
WORMS & GRUBS FLY TYING SERIES
This is the second pattern in my Worms & Grubs series. Last week we tied the realistic Maggot Fly, and next week we'll be tying the Wire Worm, another simple but effective pattern that uses just wire and thread.
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🛠️ Materials
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Hook: Risen Nymph & Wet Fly 9221, (Size 12) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-nymph-9221
Thread: Veevus 6/0, (Red) - https://veevus.com/pages/membership?via=McFly
Body: Micro Ultra Chenille, (Red) - https://link.amazon/B0giFAgl2
Weight (Optional): Lead-Free Wire, (.015") - https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/round-lead-free-wire
Finish: Solarez Ultra Thin UV Resin - https://solarez.com/bone-dry-intro-kit.html
🛠️ Tools
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Dubbing Twister: https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/dubbing-whirler?variant=43244902449381
Dubbing Clamp: https://link.amazon/B09Jqwx7w
Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://link.amazon/B0fyOMJFw
Bobbin: Veevus Bobbin - https://veevus.com/pages/membership?via=McFly
Scissors: Risen Razor - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/products/4-razor-scissors
Whip Finisher: Dr. Slick Brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez High Output - https://solarez.com/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output.html
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