Description
Fly Type: This is a highly versatile streamer and nymph pattern. It's a general imitation, designed to look like a variety of common aquatic food sources.
Best Suited For: The Wolly Worm is a universal fly, highly effective for almost any freshwater species, including trout (rainbow, brown, brook), bass, panfish, and Arctic char. It's an excellent choice when you're unsure what the fish are feeding on.
Best Time to Fish: This fly works exceptionally well year-round. It's particularly useful in early spring and late fall when other insect hatches are sparse. It can be fished successfully at any time of day.
Water Type: A classic freshwater fly.
Best Location: The Wolly Worm can be fished in nearly any freshwater environment, from stillwater lakes and ponds to fast-moving rivers and streams. Focus on deep pools, lake drop-offs, and areas with submerged structures where fish might be holding.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its simple, life-like action in the water. The combination of a chenille body and a palmered hackle gives it a "squirmy" look that mimics a leech, an aquatic worm, or a baitfish. The green color is a fantastic all-around color that works in a variety of water conditions. It can be fished with a dead-drift or a slow, strip-and-pause retrieve.