Pink San Juan Worm (Nymph)
A nymph fly imitating Annelida, fished in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December across the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest.
Open in Hatch Matcher →Quick facts
- Stage: Nymph
- Imitates: Annelida
- Hook sizes: #12, #14
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Water temp: 34–75°F
- Water types: Freestone, Tailwater, Spring Creek
- Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Regions: Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest
- Target species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Whitefish, Carp
How to tie the Pink San Juan Worm (Nymph)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 2457 scud hook, sizes 12-14
Thread: UTC 140 Pink
Materials
- Hook: Tiemco TMC 2457, #12-14
- Thread: UTC 140 Pink
- Body: Pink Ultra Chenille (Micro or Standard)
- Worm ends: Singed for taper
Tying steps
- Mount scud hook. Start pink thread at mid-shank.
- Cut 2-inch piece of pink Ultra Chenille. Singe both ends.
- Tie chenille at mid-point, equal tails hanging each side.
- Wrap thread to secure, build head, whip finish, UV resin.