My version of Walt's Worm is a bit different than most, I think I'll call it the "Korn's Worm". I have tried to incorporate Frank Sawyer's - Killer Bug and Walt Young's - Walt's Worm, taking the best from both. I use the tying method of Young and materials from Sawyer. Here in PA and NY this fly is a proven trout taker. It imitates a bunch of flies: crane fly larva, grubs, cased caddis, etc... Materials Hook: 1xl nymph #12-16 Thread: tan Serafil 200 or 6/0 Uni Weight: 28 ga. copper wire Note: copper wire is used as it was on Sawyer's Killer Bug. In the sunlight when wet the copper will show through.... so they say - I just know it works and I wouldn't change it! Body: Patons Classic Wool Natural Mix (00229) yarn made into dubbing. Note: the Patons yarn is a very good substitute for Chadwick's 477-wool with was used in Sawyers Killer Bug. Or you can use Hareline Hares Ear Plus #1 or #7. A very simple fly to ...
Doug they look so delish they would likely make my brains fall out. As the sign says "Breakfast anytime". Day before Easter, I had some scrod, in the reefer that was getting old. I cooked it up for breakfast. Outstanding! Cast iron cookware rules.
ReplyDeleteYou got that right John.....
DeleteDoug as John mentioned breakfast anytime.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you favor black pepper. When I was in the Army in the 60's I would cover my food with black pepper, it just seemed to make the food taste better. I still do it to this day.
Yes Alan, nothing like fresh ground pepper.... especially on biscuit gravy, eggs, etc.... I love it.
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