The Fly Fisherman's Senko Worm

It could be argued that Fly Fisherman are at a disadvantage to Spin Fisherman when it comes to lure selection for Bass fishing. Fly anglers fishing for Bass might feel like they only have a few options on the water as opposed to a gear angler who has a tackle box full of them. Fly Fisherman can either fish a popper or surface slider and if that fails to produce we're left with fishing streamers and that's pretty much it right? Wrong! Unlike conventional anglers who are limited to what's on the shelves at the tackle shop Fly Fisherman and tiers are limited only by their materials which can be used to create all manner of effective flies. For a very long time the plastic worm or "Senko" worm has been one of if not the most effective lures a conventional angler could throw. This fly is the Fly Anglers version of this timeless bait. There are several other incarnations of the plastic worm for Fly Fisherman such as the "Gulley Worm" and "Foam Tail Super Worm." So the next time your at the pond or on the lake don't get jealous of the Spin Fishers. Figure out how you can replicate or in some cases improve upon the lures they are using. There is a definite satisfaction in this aside from catching more Bass, and that is beating the "Bass Pro's" at their own game!

Hook: Gamakatsu Offset Shank EWG Worm Hook sz. 2/0

Thread: Black UTC 140

Eyes: Red Lead Dumbell

"Wing"/Tail: Black Rabbit Zonker

Body: UV Black Estaz

Legs: Brown Round Rubber

Collar: Black Schlappen

The Result: