I’ve had ample time to get over them really monstrous fish kicking sand on my sandwich yesterday. I made a hasty pitstop at Joann’s Fabric’s and scored the necessary boa material – leaving the place in complete disarray…
All the old lady’s were having “hot flashes” when they found out the pear shaped male striding down the millinery aisle knew the difference between chenille and mohair, and when the aging starlet at the register asked, “Did you find everything you was sent for?” I leaned in close with my best “MacDaddy” squint, and said, “…sent for? Hell, ma’am I’m killing fish with this stuff..”
That set them hearts aflutter, and I beat a hasty retreat before I got called on the swagger..
I have to try this stuff out – and as I set the first hook in the vise, I’ve suddenly got cold feet. The San Juan Worm’s were for Minnesota, the good sister’s hydrilla fly was for Arkansas, and what I failed to consider was the influence of nouveau cuisine on them California fish.
Some modification was in order, and I set the boa yarn down reluctantly and start doodling on a napkin. A second cup of coffee vanquished my inhibitions and creativity came to the fore. The San Juan Worm was quickly adapted to California taste buds.
It would be so much simpler to live somewhere’s else…
THAT is one of the coolest flies I’ve seen in a while! Nice work! Mmmmmm tasty!
I’ve been tying that fly for years.You’ll need to add some shot to get ‘er down to the fish though.Also,fish it dead drift as the worms fold back over the fly and make it look un-natural.
Jim – is it best fished with or without Wasabi?
Sometimes the carp will suck the wasabi right off the fly and the worms will float off.
I love it. although this roughfisher may have a hard time determining if that fly is for me or the fish.
There’s no honor among fishermen, Jean Paul – we’ll set hook on a fellow angler as quickly as a fish.