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Saavedra's Wax Worm

 
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Fly Type: Terrestrials & Midges,
Target Species: Panfish,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: Worms,
Material List*:
Hook: scud size 14

Staples brand size #19 rubber bands.
*Materials with links give you direct access to that product at the J. Stockard store.
Tying Instructions: tie on the rubberband so that the wide flat part is agains the near side of the hook. tie to the back. wind thread and eye and a half distance from eye. wind rubber band forward one layer. tie off. build a nice thread head to imitate those of a waxworm.
Presentation Tips: still sitting in stillwater for bluegills.

also use spinning gear with a bobber, just like bait fisherman do with real waxworms.