San Juan Worm

Tie in thread at forward end of body with 3 to 5 tight wraps. Wrap thread to the base of the tail.

Tie in thread at forward end of body with 3 to 5 tight wraps. Wrap thread to the base of the tail.

Attach the body material close to the hook bend with 3 to 5 tight wraps of thread. Advance the thread to about 1 mm from the hook eye. Stretch the chenille out and tie off at this point with 4 or 5 tight wraps.

Wind fly head with 4 or 5 tight wraps.

Whip finish head with 4 to 8 turns. Pull tag end firmly and cut off excess thread. Place a drop of head cement on knot.

Singe both ends with a lighter. This produces a natural taper.

This pattern mimics aquatic worms. Fish it with a dead drift presentation 1 foot over the bottom.