由 Dawn patrol How It’s Tied
The Inch Worm fly is typically tied on a small hook (sizes 12–18). Its body is made from thin, elastic materials like ultra chenille or flexi-floss in green or yellow to match natural inchworms.
The material is wrapped to create a segmented body, replicating the inchworm’s shape and movement. A simple thread head completes this minimalist pattern.
What It Mimics
This fly imitates the inchworm, the larval stage of geometer moths. Found near water, inchworms often fall in and become a key food source for fish, especially in spring and early summer.
Where It’s Used
The Inch Worm fly excels in streams and rivers, particularly near overhanging vegetation where inchworms drop into the water.
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