The San Juan Worm

Terrestrial

Tied By Darrell Olson

Hook: Standard Length Heavy Nymph, Size 14

Thread: 70 Denier, Color to Match Body Color

Bead:

Materials-

body: Ultra Chenille (Color options are Dark Red, Shrimp Pink, Light Brown, Dark Blue, & Chartreuse)

Notes:

The San Juan Worm was originally designed and tied in the 70s, Jim Aubrey needed a pattern to imitate the insects kicked up by the San Juan shuffle. Now seen as an unsportsmanlike like activity and barred in most places, Jim Aubrey knew he needed a simple worm pattern to cover most of the aquatic life kicked up.

This pattern emulates an aquatic worm which is a staple food for many fish including trout. It is also tied to emulate terrestrial worms. It is used any season, but especially during the spring as its simple construction makes it perfect for fishing during spring rains which wash many worms into the stream where they become easy targets for feeding fish.

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