Woolly Worm

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Materials needed 7

Tying difficulty Easy

Target species trout, panfish

Tied by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions.

The Woolly Worm is kind of like the less famous, somewhat maligned older brother of the Woolly Bugger. But I've always found it very effective for both trout and pan fish.

Materials
Hook: 3X-long streamer hook, sizes 10-14.
Weight: Lead-free wire, .015.
Thread: Black, 8/0 or 70-denier.
Tail: Red Angora rabbit yarn.
Body: Black Ultra Chenille, micro.
Hackle: Grizzly saddle hackle.