Squirmy-Orange 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 Squirmy-Orange San Juan Worm (Nymph)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 2457 scud hook, sizes 12-14
Thread: UTC 140 Orange
Materials
- Hook: Tiemco TMC 2457, #12-14
- Thread: UTC 140 Orange
- Body: Squirmy Wormy material, orange
- Worm ends: Leave free to wiggle
Tying steps
- Mount scud hook. Start orange thread at mid-shank.
- Cut a 2-inch length of orange Squirmy Wormy silicone material.
- Tie at mid-point, leaving equal tails.
- Make several firm thread wraps over the center to anchor.
- Do NOT singe Squirmy material — leave ends free for movement.
- Build thread head, whip finish, UV resin.