In this fly tying video, Daryl Eakins shows us how to tie a spiced up variation of the classic, Walt’s Worm, the Sexy Walt’s from Umpqua Feather Merchants.
The pattern was first developed by Walt Young in Pennsylvania nearly 40 years ago. Since that time, Walt's Worm has become a popular pattern among competition anglers. The original pattern is brilliantly simple, and the Sexy Walt’s variation includes just a little flash ribbing and a hot spot on the collar – still a very simple yet very deadly pattern.
Tied on a jig hook and with a tungsten bead, the Sexy Walt’s rides hook-up in the water and it sinks fast. It may not look like a “worm” but the grub-like appearance can imitate cranefly larvae, cased caddis, a stonefly or sow bug.
Whatever it looks like, this is a great little fly pattern that’s effective anywhere you find trout. Tie up a few of your own or purchase them here and get free shipping on orders over $10.
Check out the video, as Daryl shows us step-by-step how to tie the Sexy Walt’s:
Materials List:
HOOK: Umpqua XC400BL Jig Hook (12 - 16)
BEAD: Umpqua Jig Bomb Tungsten Bead (3.0mm | Gold)
WEIGHT: Lead-Free Wire (.015)
THREAD: Semperfli Nano Silk (30 Denier | Brick Beige)
FLASH: Mirage Tinsel (Small OR Medium)
BODY: Nature's Spirit Hare's Mask Dubbing (Olive)
RIB: 4X Nylon Tippet
COLLAR: Glo-Brite Floss (Fl. Orange)
FINISH: Zap-A-Gap
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