The Barbless Jig Apps Bloodworm
This extremely popular fly is tied using three 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).
These flies are only available tied on size 14 jig hooks, and are availabl ein the following body colour variations:
- Black
- Olive
- Red
- White
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).
We currently have these flies 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 (and you choose our 1st Class option at the checkout) your flies will be with you the very next day.