ghost1 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2011 Need a pattern or a few for worm flies for bass here in Florida. It's hot so we're fishing deep of course. Thanks ahead of time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidewaterfly 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2011 Here's one from the fly pattern database. Lots of good patterns in there! This is the type I use a lot, or I'll substitute estaz for the body material to give a slimmer profile & more flash. I also usually add a few strands of flash into the tails, but that's just my personal preference. You can add weight to the hook shank with lead wire, or use bead chain, barbells, bead heads or cone heads to add weight. All will work. Some I'll tie with weed guards, some I won't. You can get as fancy as you like with these flies, but IMO simple just seems to work better most of the time. Rabbit Strip Fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve P 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2011 Here is one I use often, I normally tie it on a 60* jig hook and omit the weed guard, but I use the exact same principal. Gulley worm step-by from Jeremy Hunt I also like to add a pretty good bunch of .020 lead wraps and a bead or cone head. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJ All Day 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2011 Here is a video on how to tie a simple bass worm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MowestFlyfisher 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2011 I agree with NJ and Steve the work well for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fly Tyer Guy 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2011 I tie a real simple pattern, just twist some mohair yarn, double it over itself, tie that on the hook, wrap the body with mohair, and add a hackle at the front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Bob LeMay 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2011 I have a fly pattern in the current issue of Flyfishing in Saltwaters that works quite well on big bass here in south Florida. It was designed originally as a dredging pattern for tarpon but it's been used for everything from pike up north to giant trevally in the Pacific. Check out page 22 of the July/August edition.... Here's a pic or two, the fly in 4/0 is roughly 6.5 to 7" long with the largest bead chain eyes and a wire weedguard. The original was tied in all black, but we've had success with almost every color you can think of. It's taken fish in blue water, black water, and in the clearest freshwater. Anywhere that large fish are hungry... In the 'Glades these days we use a smaller version, 2/0, for tarpon under 50lbs and reserve the larger version for the bigger fish. Tight Lines Bob LeMay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MowestFlyfisher 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 here is one i found on youtube it's a little different take a look at it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost1 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Thanks, guys! I'll have to give those a try. I read your article and enjoyed it, Bob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbeam 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Need a pattern or a few for worm flies for bass here in Florida. It's hot so we're fishing deep of course. Thanks ahead of time! I have had good luck with bass worms made from "hair skurnuchis" sp.?? I put lead wire on the hook till they slow sink after getting wet. They hold scent well also. Darrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIKE*A 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Here is one I found last year on the web....I've tied it in white, chartreuse, olive and black and done pretty well w/it: www.flyfishohio.com/Shannons_Streamer.htm Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites