Bloodworm in weed

[Plodger]

This is the first time posting up a step by step and the pics are with my phone so please be kind

When fishing Wansford I noticed the fish having a go at the bits of green weed that rise to the surface due to natural gases (?) and know that bloodworms are high on the menu there so came up with this tying.

Hook: 10 or 12
Thread: Red
Wings: Green marabou


Run the thread down to the bend of the hook.




Tie in the first "wing" of green marabou the wrong way round with the butt sticking out slightly.




Run the thread back towards the eye.



Next tie in the other "wing" the opposite way round.



And then tie off and varnish where you finished.



I've pulled back the wings to let you see the tying of the thread.




I need to invest in a decent camera with very good close-up lens

Stuart

[MARAZION MIDGE]

Interesting concept let us know if it works
Ugly looking thing but if it catches fish who cares.

[Plodger]

Yes it's not the best looking fly but it does catch. On the drop with the occasional slow draw to move the marabou.

Stuart

[MARAZION MIDGE]

Originally Posted by Plodger

Yes it's not the best looking fly but it does catch. On the drop with the occasional slow draw to move the marabou.

Stuart

I have just tyed up a bit of a variant and was going to post but the camera battery is flat, but will put it up asap,
Mike

[MARAZION MIDGE]

here we go

[black knight]

Theorys right lets hope your fly works in practice.

BK

[greyhoundgirl]

Originally Posted by MARAZION MIDGE

here we go

whats the leg material please?
grey

[Plodger]

Variant looks good. I'll tie a couple of those for this weekend.

Stuart

[MARAZION MIDGE]

Originally Posted by greyhoundgirl

whats the leg material please?
grey

Its just flexi floss or spandex cant remember the make sorry.
This will be the same sort of stuff

Life Flex - Lakeland Fly-Tying Limited

Mike

[Chris Reeves]

Reminds me of a Bev Perkins pattern developed for exactly the same scenario,
Size 12 hook
Head hackle Green Ostrich Herl,
Body Red Floss,
Tail Hackle Green onstrich herl.

I believe it may have been called the Green Pea

Cheers