The Barbless Bloodworms (we love an alliteration). Welcome to the Barbless Bloodworm Selection. This is a selection of 16 barbless bloodworms, comprising 4 different patterns (in 2 sizes). These flies are tied to be very small (using the finest diameter flexi-floss we could find) to imitate as near as possible the natural. We know that some of you like to customise your flies, so some are tied with extra long legs (which you can either fish as they are, or cut down to a size you think is best).
Polish Rubber Worm - This extremely popular fly in Eastern Europe is tied using vivid red flexi-floss. These are tied with no added weight, meaning the resemblance to the real thing is uncanny. Our selection contains 2 each of sizes 12 & 14.
Atomic Worm - Simple but really effective, tied with red flexi-floss and a sparkle tail. Use on a short leader with a sinking line. Our selection contains 2 each of sizes 12 & 14.
Flexi Worm - Another extremely popular fly in Eastern Europe is tied using vivid red twisted flexi-floss with a bead to help get down deep quickly. Use on a short leader with a sinking line. Our selection contains 2 each of sizes 12 & 14.
Apps Bloodworm - This extremely popular fly is tied using two lengths of vivid red flexi-floss. These flies are tied to be very small (using the finest diameter flexi-floss we could find) to imitate as near as possible the natural. We know that some of you like to customise your flies, so these are tied with extra long legs (which you can either fish as they are, or cut down to a size you think is best). Our selection contains 2 each of sizes 12 & 16.
How to fish them:
On Stillwaters - All of these patterns are best fished on a sinking line and shortish leader. Once on the bottom of the lake bed, make a slow (but jerky) retrieve and wait for the take! These flies imitate the bloodworm which is found in the lake beds, when disturbed they move in exactly the same way as the flexi-floss.
On Rivers - These flies are most effective in high water (or after a flood/rise in water) when it's going down and clearing, they usually attract the bigger fish when used in the bigger sizes (8 and 10), the smaller sizes (12 and 14) are really effective on clearer water. Where these patterns really come into their own is in smaller rivers with high soil banks where real worms are washed from banks. Use the bigger sizes as a point fly in deeper holes, the smaller sizes as a general dropper (smaller sizes can imitate a bloodworm).
This selection includes 16 hand-tied barbless bloodworms supplied in our eco friendly packaging.
We currently have these fly selections in stock and will ship these to you as soon as we receive notification of your payment, generally, if a payment is made in the morning your flies will be with you the very next day.