Worms On The Bow P.s This May Suck!

[ÜberFly]

 

just go the bonny brook and push around in the smaller gravel

 

[flyfishy]

 

I tried out this colander to screen the river for the worms, I believe it worked well. Should set it up for a line basket / bug screener.

 

 

[Foothills86]

Just got off of the bow half an hour ago and it was a slaughterfest, whites were going crazy for the worm. Worm was almost identical to the one in question, about 20 hookups and a bunch to hand. I didnt have any issues with hooking the fish in the eye or anything, worst thing i had was a snag in the pectoral fin with the dropper nymph.

Had a big white damnear hit my backing today, i was suprised, they are fighting like mad right now.

[Tungsten]

What are cooking spaghetti on the river now with that colander?

 

the worms you seek will go right threw those holes you need a screen

or seen.Aquatic worms are red and have very skinny translucent bodies , there cousins earthworms are fatter and brown.

[rollyy]

I'm surprised every time i look into the worm bins at fly shops and theres always that bait hook.

 

Myself I've gouged a few eyes out with that hook when it first came out and have switched to a small gape streamer hook ever since.

 

we've talked about this before and i can't remember who posted it but someone makes a better hook then the bait hook.Not sure who makes it.

AND U STILL FISH IT?

[mrmomar]

If you're concerned about english bait hooks braining / gouging eyes, try:

 

1) circle hooks: http://www.gamakatsu.com/catalog/octo_circle.htm

check the regular fishing section of any tackle supply shop and look for octopus hooks. I also use these for streamers, stingers, nymphs and anything else I feel might work.

 

2) as mentioned in a previous post, put a kerby or reverse bend in the hook -- twist the hook out to the side 25 degrees in the vice or w/ pliers.

[zed]

It's all in the hook set.

 

he would know

[Conor]

Flyfishy- try turning over half submerged rocks along the river at the last fish creek parking lot. I was flipping rocks there yesterday looking for olives, and found a half dozen worms. All about 1.5" reddish brown.

 

I use the normal style bait hook, and I don't think I have ever hooked a fish through the eye. I wouldn't worry about it. If it keeps happening there is a reason other than the hook type. I'd guess using a dropper is way more harmful to fish, but even that is not that significant.

 

 

[SilverDoctor]

Remember that insect life will change sometimes dramatically depending on the depth of water and bottom structure.

[flyfishy]

Happy Easter. Hope you enjoy your dinner and family day. Appreciate your constructive comments about the worm. Still looking for a picture of a Bow Sanjuan (live one). This may seem over done but to be a pro fly person you have to tie exactly what the trout are eating; size, shape, colour. Basic rules of being a fly nut.

[flyfishy]

I'm heading out Wednesday to nail a live sanjuan worm and a trout combo. Then I'll come home and tie a worm up. Here are some of my the colours - I'll match the colour hatch when I find the live worm. I'll send full pics - awfully stoked about netting the worm to tie up - still don't believe its not bright red. Any members have a style of sanjuan they'd like to share?

 

[snuffy]

They look like small, really thin earthworms. If you don't find them, most bigger pet shops sell frozen ones as food. They'd probably help you out. I like these for simplicity: http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/de...fm?parentID=107

[Guest JBear]

the fly snuffy posted is similar to one that i tie, it was really effective in sept last year.

[flyfishy]

After being out screening the river it took a lot longer than I expected to find these worms. Nailed these babies at the tail of a pool (in the slower water) after spending much time in the ripply water where I found all other kinds of specimens. The size, shape, and colour was varied (1/2 inch to 3 inch). These must be sanjuan worms - to me they look like earthworms. When tying this worm it looks like anything goes.

Sorry the pic 's hiding , actually 15 more like that !

Full Edided this part!!!

With almost 200 people viewing my pic of the worms I am quite disappointed that only 2 people responded to it. I know most people fish worms on the Bow and that's all I get?

I was quite proud to share the info I discovered with the team. Hope your flies look like these worms. Happy fishing!

[FraserN]

I would say that those are undoubtedly earrthworms.

[Guest JBear]

The fish chow on those after the water comes up after a rain. Something on a size 4-6 hook thats claret/brownish red always does the job.