The Derwent Worm - from Barbless Flies
There's something about these patterns that drives fish absolutely wild when the leaves start turning. Whether it's the naturalistic wiggle, or simply that they look like they've had a proper adventure just getting into the water (they work equally as well on both rivers and stillwaters). The undoubted star-of-the-show with this fly pattern is the hook - a size 12 AHREX FW525 - strong, sharp and just the perfect shape.
We've now perfected the "haphazard" look (which, ironically, took quite a bit of careful tying to achieve), and I'm delighted to share our Derwent Worm Selection with you.
Each one is tied on those superb size 12 AHREX FW525 barbless hooks, which are just the right shape and size for 'worm style' patterns; you'll wonder why you ever used anything else.
Our Derwent Worms are available to buy either individually (or in packs of 6), in four (4) different colours:
- Red
- Olive
- Earth; and
- Chartreuse
These flies (like most worm patterns) are most effective in high water (or after a rise in water) when it's going down and clearing.
Where these patterns really come into their own is in smaller rivers and stillwaters 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).
The blank saver - Very often used in competitions whenever the conditions are less than optimal, and is often a blank saving fly!
These flies are available individually (and in packs of 6), all tied on size 12 AHREX FW525 barbless hooks. Just choose your colour, and click on "add to cart".