BEST Squirmy Wormy Yet?!?
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- Опубліковано 3 вер 2020
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In this video, I share the "BEST" Squirmy Wormy yet! ;-) This version adds Orthodontic Elastics, giving you the ability to quickly insert new Squrimy material once those fish have torn apart your old one. The video ask for your opinion of this technique, and be sure to give insight behind your answer. As always, this is a pattern that catches many species of fish, and we discuss situations and setup for fishing the infamous Squirmy Wormy.
If you have any thoughts or questions based on this video, please leave them down below in the "Comments" section or you can email me: tcammisa@gmail.com
Fly fishing for beginners can be difficult at first, thus be sure to stick with it and ask others for advice. If in the need for some helpful tips and other fly tying and fly fishing information, be sure to check out my "Trout and Feather" accounts on Facebook and Instagram. Through my website, you can also sign-up for monthly emails; just scroll down to the bottom of the home page. Thanks! www.troutandfeather.com
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Great idea. I use a needle threader to pull the squirmy through the elastic bands.
Tim, your videos are great. I love you demeanor and attitude. Thank you for this service you provide to our community!
You're welcome, and I truly appreciate the kind words! I hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I was coming off a local lake in my kayak and a young lady had her 7 year old fishing bluegill off the dock. I started to chat with them and the boy complained about losing all his worms just feeding the fish. I asked if I could look at his setup and found he was fishing with a #8 hook and the gills were stripping the worm right off.
I asked mom if I could tie on a fly that would catch fish and she agreed. I took out a light brown squirming worm on a 14 barbless and he immediately started getting hookups and catching fish. He was so excited and mom was delighted not to have to cut worms and bait the hook.
The fish weren't big but he didn't care at all.
It made his day and made me smile. There's definitely a place for this fly and this is a great way to tie it. I can now put all the leftover brace binders from the kids braces to work. Glad I didn't toss them. Thanks for the super idea!
Thanks for the great story, David, and talk about a perfect way to ease someone towards fly fishing! I hope all is well on your end, and glad I could help. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I will start to learn how to make flies as soon as I buy your book ! 👍
I tied my first squirmy wormy yesterday and fished it a few minutes later and got two really nice smallmouth in under a half an hour. Im going to tie up a bunch more for sure.
Awesome video. My dad and I love the squirmy wormy and have trouble with ones that are not tied like this. This was awesome to watch and it will definitely be something we will add to our kit.
Glad you enjoyed this video, and these ones are fun to tie and fish. I still find myself occasionally returning to the original...just because! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thanks Tim. I tied one last night and field tested today on the Elk River in TN. Love the concept and it fished great. Had one trout take the worm so hard it yanked it out. 😂
Ha ha, now that is crazy!! Glad to hear you enjoyed this one, Jeremy, and hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Tim, this is a great variation. Thanks a bunch.
You’re welcome, Bill, this is a fun one! Good luck with it. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thanks I enjoyed your Squirmy Worm presentation. I really look forward to fishing it next year with Healing Waters Pittsburgh Chapter.
You got it, David...just don't tell everyone what we're using! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Hey Tim. Good to see you back on again. Missed you. As a rule I’m not keen on many synthetic materials but I love the Squirmy Wormy. I’ve got the dark red stretchy rubber. Definitely stretches! lol! I’ll be having a go with this although, at the moment, I don’t have those rubber rings. Have to look them up. Thank you for another upload dude.
Of course, and I'm glad you like it! Once you get everything rolling, let me know how this Squirmy works for you. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Great video Tim
Thanks, Dave, and I hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Squirmy worms are my go to fly. Caught my PB brown on one. Thanks for this version.
You're welcome, Mike, and I'd love to see a pic of that fish! tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks for sharing. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I'm just back into tying simple egg patterns and such for trout and salmon with my grandson and this would be a really good starter for us to build on.
For sure, Tim, it's a winner! Have fun with the pattern and let me know how it works for you and your grandson. My email is: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks! Tim
That is a really slick way to tie those. I fished them myself but for some reason, I never did all that well with them.
Thanks, George, it's fun for sure! I've heard from quite a few that haven't had great success on the pattern, so I'll be direct: Don't give up on it yet. ;-). I hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Hey Tim. Congratulations on your new baby girl! Too funny using those ortho elastics. Have to try them....cuz squirmy worms seem to be, especially on tough days, almost irresistible..haha
Hi Gus, and thanks for the well wishes! Fina is doing great, as is the entire family. This fly is definitely a fun one, and let me know how the "ortho" version works for you. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Just found your channel. What a great video. I've been tying for 30+ years and I love learning to this day! I have had issues with squirmmies self destructing in my fly box without ever being fished. Didn't think I was being too rough with the thread but apparently I was. This should fix that problem. I'm in upstate NY, I use these on steelhead and they work great. I'm sure Frederick Halford would not have hesitated putting a bullet into the first person he encountered fishing a squirmy!! Thanks for ALL of the informative videos!
HA HA HA!!! Love that visual of Mr. Halford, too. I appreciate you taking a moment to comment and hope to hear more from you on some of my other videos. If you're not signed up to my email list, shoot me an email and I'll add you (it's separate from UA-cam): tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
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very nice Tim thanks for the post
You're welcome, Mark...it's a killer fly! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I think this is a great fly, and a really good tie idea
Thanks for the kind words and comment, Peter. Though I am unsure who created this concept, it's one I can definitely appreciate and have fun with! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Tim, great presentation, keep it going, your innovation is amazing. My Dentist is coming up for a trip this week, going to hit him up for some material.
Ha ha, you got it, Peter. If he has any cool colors, be sure to send some my way! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Tim very nice tying thanks for sharing 👍
The Vermonter
You got it, Lambert, and thanks for taking a moment to comment. I hope to hear more from you on some of my other videos. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Cool fly. Thanks
Thanks, Russell, and hope all is going well with you out West! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I think this will solve my main problem with squirmies...falling apart in the box!
I tied up a few and made 2 modifications based on my tying style:
1) I prefer to tie in the elastic closest to the bead first, then use the hook on the tip of my whip finisher to stretch the elastic toward the hook bend for the "tail" loop section. This method makes it easier to manipulate the elastic for my tying style.
2) I end with a whip finish between the front elastic loop and the bead, then a second whip finish in the middle of the elastic tie in point, so the 2nd whip finish gets hit with resin by default, and I don't have to worry about gluing the front loop to the bead.
Cheers Tim.
Thanks for the comment and suggestions, and I like the idea of an inner whip finish that is guaranteed to be covered! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Tim it was wonderful to see a reply from you from one of my comments on your killer looking fly. Just wanted to share with you three versions I tie of the cleanest looking easiest to tie and most importantly most durable squirmys. I would love to share my technique with you and hopefully you can put it on UA-cam for me. Just let me know if you are interested. Thanks for all you do for us fly Fisher people.
Sam
Hi Sam, and I'm happy to reply. Shoot me an email: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thanks Tim. I tied one this morning. Fairly easy. I used Veevus GSP 30D and loctite to hold everything in place. Then covered it with semperfli florescent pink 18/0 and some resin on the bottom.
Sounds like a winner, Jeff...now let's see what the fish think! ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
@@TimCammisa that's the only thing that matters in this "game" ;)
Great new way to extend the life of a wormy hook. I’ll tie some up in 4 colors and keep them in a fly box dedicated to Y2K’s, glow bugs, egg patterns and squirmy wormy. Simple patterns are a great way to catch acrobatic rainbows, especially in stained or murky water.
Thanks for the comments, Ed, and I like that fly box! Brown trout like Squirmy Wormy patterns, too! ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I love it!
Thanks, Butch, and let me know how it works for you! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Hey Tim another great video!.
Ive been flyfishing for 30 years. I remember the advent of beads. Synthetics as a collective whole have been the most controversial addition to tying. For me in essence its still a lure we're creating to try and catch fish not bait. Any tactical advantage I can get I'll use! Keep up great work
Thanks, Dave, and we're on the same page! I appreciate the thoughts and comments...now bring on spinner blades?!? ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
@@TimCammisa When i was in Colorado there was a fly that had a spinner blade incorporated in it! Forgot the name. Look what u started lol
@@Dzyxl69 coyote, clouser with a spinner blade.
Tim Shirt, very interesting the way this fly is set up, thanks for the video. Alpha Mike Foxtrot, out.
Thanks for the comment, Johnie, and interesting is a great way to describe this concept. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I definitely going to ty one.
For trout and bluegill's.
Thanks for sharing.
Will it be good idea to ty
A knot in the middle????
So might last longer???
Hi Carl, and I've heard the knot idea from a few so far. That's something I haven't tried, but if you're experiencing them breaking there, go for it! I hope all is well with you. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
The squirmy is usually my last resort, when they just are not hitting on anything else I will add it to a two fly setup and it usually will start generating some hits. I have caught small mouth, large mouth as well as trout. Thanks for showing a great pattern to try.
Thanks for the comments, William, and the pattern always seems to elicit a strike! Does it matter where you place the fly for your setup. point or dropper? Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about Fly Fishing but I found this video entertaining. I have been an avid Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass Fisherman for many years and know of a few fish catching lures that many Bass Fisherman wouldn't be caught dead with them tied to the end of their line with but I'm one who will throw any Bait that the Bass will eat. When the Wacky Worm became popular, I swore I'd never throw one but I now have hooks and weights specifically designed for rigging Wacky Worms. It's one of those "If I throw it, they'll eat it" kinda things. 👍
Thanks for the comments, Warren, and I appreciate your perspective on the topic. It's funny you mention this because, in my mind, I've never considered this relating to other areas of fishing. Fly fishing takes up about 95% of my fishing, so when I'm using another system, I have favorite lures...but forgot about those KILLER ones! My connection is a spoon that was effective for walleye when trolling Lake Erie, it seemed to out fish our others 5-to-1, or so we thought! ;-) Thanks again and I appreciate you taking a moment to share. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
@@TimCammisa I used to do quite a bit of Trout Fishing when I was a much younger man. Actually beginning when I was about 14. A few weeks before my Dad would take me, i had him take me to a local Fly Shop (Hargrove's) in St. Louis. I'd have Tom tie me six or eight Black Rabbit Fur Jigs on 1/16 & 1/8oz heads. I threw them on Ultra Light Spinning Tackle with 4lb mono. Tom would complain about having to tie me these silly "JIGS" instead of "FLIES" like a real Trout Fisherman should be using.... His Rabbit Fur Jigs always caught the biggest fish of the trip and it pissed him off to no end... Here Son, let me show you this new Scott Fly Rod... Or here... This is brand new from Winston... TOM... THESE RODS ARE $450.00...!!! 😳 I know that.... This is what REAL TROUT FISHERMAN USE...!!!
Ha ha, now that's funny, Warren...though I'm sure you know that the BEST rod that EVERY fly fisher uses costs much more than that. Try one of these sticks: amzn.to/2L4UopQ That one has a special handle, but I'm sure you get the idea! ;-) By the way, you need to find those old jigs and send me a few...
I use a squirmy wormy in fluorescent chartreuse whenever inch worms or catalpa worms are out and around. They are killers then. The other day, I watched a wild brown streak about 10 feet across a pool to nail my green squirmy.
Now that is fun, James...so you're "matching the hatch?!?" ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Yeah this fly stuff is like Alice's Restaurant - where "you can get anything you want" - fishing wise that is ;o) Tim, nice honest tutorial. Good deal on the squirmy holder. Check out Craig Riendeau's Hairy Fodder, he uses those eye glass retainers (the kind slipped down the bow to the hinge, it gives a tighter fit) to swap out dumbbell eyes. He also tied the Wee Willie Wiggler, has a tail from a puffer ball tentacle, hackle collar, tied on a jig hook. I think maybe it was a platform for variations like the Squirminator, but that's a guess. I like flies that are crossovers from conventional fishing and Riendeau has a lot of them. I have no problem attaching soft and chewy and wiggly plastics to a fly hook, they work. Thanks Tim, have a safe Labor Day with the family!
Thanks for the comments, Joe, and I'll check out some of his stuff. Sounds very interesting and like he has fun with it! This fly may not be for everybody, but like I mentioned, it's great that you have an open mind when it comes to learning. Great to hear from you, as always! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
nice Tim
Thanks, Mark, and Happy New Year! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
This is probably the best version I've seen hands down. If one color isn't working switch colors and never have to tie on another jig. I'm not big on the squirmy wormy but I like this. Stock fish look out!
Ha ha, great comments, Donald, and thanks for sharing! Changing colors is something that makes this a great system. Be sure to let me know how it works for you, especially on those stocked trout! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
AWSOME ❗👍
Holy Cow, Tim, only you can make a 15-minute video on a squirmy wormy. HAHAHA, unreal.
I was trying to stretch the video to 20 minutes, and promise to do better next time! ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Once again you have a great pattern that doesn't shred after the first hit 👍
Tim , I bought a Stonfo vice and you are using a regal which was the other one I was inclined to buy
Thanks for the comment, Bill. In this video, the vise is a Stonfo Kaiman, similar to a Regal: amzn.to/3k4jOQm Thanks again, and hope you like the Stonfo as much as me! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Brilliant
Thanks for the kind words, Peter, and be sure to let me know how this one works for you: tcammisa@gmail.com Happy New Year! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Xtunadude
I fish the tan-brown.
love to take a kid or five out to my stream after tyeing a bunch of these.
FUN for all !!!
Don't tell everyone our secret color!! ;-) I have another one for you, Al, shoot me an email: tcammisa@gmail.com Hope you're well! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Flex floss is good for the loops too.
Great suggestion, I'll have to try it! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Just got my first vise (and---most likely---vice ;-> ) and am considering what fly to start with. Looks like this is a good option!
My first fly I ever tied was a squirmy wormy, due to the lack of supply in my state. It was a great entry pattern, very basic and used materials that are very simple to work with.
Good luck! Btw this version is good, but there are others that work better 👍😎
@@oak8728 Hey, thanks for the encouragement! The bite is slow right now, so this will give me an opportunity to "cut bait". Cheers!
Welcome to you new addiction...and have fun with everything! Lots of great patterns to start with and this version of the Squirmy is a great one. If you need some other suggestions, here's a page via my website with some additional recommendations: www.troutandfeather.com/fly-tying-videos#/beginnerrecommendations If you ever have questions, don't hesitate to shoot me an email: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks and Happy New Year! Tim
@@TimCammisa Awesome, Tim, thanks! Since I'm not (yet) an ice fisherman, this will give me something productive to do through the coldest months. HNY to you and yours!
Opps forgot to click the notification bell. Looks like I'm typing the new squirmy wormy. Thanks
That's all right, and glad you found it. Have fun with this version of the Squirmy...it's an addicting one, for both us AND the fish! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
These are great around larger fish, but around smaller fish I find it tends have issues hooking up
Great comment, and have you tried smaller versions of the original Squirmy? Try some, and email me the results: tcammisa@gmail.com
Good luck...and I know they'll work! ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Now we need a corn fly and a bread fly infused with scent. Just kidding. I tied and tried some squirmies with no luck. I really didn't fish them hard but I was reminded of the the time when we were kids, decades ago, with fly rods and fishing in fly-only water when my cousin got nabbed for using using a soft plastic grub. The CO was was really mean, ticked off and threatened to haul us in - but he just took us to our parents. I don't remember our age exactly but we were pre-teen and it scared the crap out of us!
Be careful what you wish for! A friend recorded some really funny videos a long time ago, and we are working on getting them on the channel. They'll probably bring back some more bad memories, ha ha. ;-) Now if I can just get you a few fish on the Squirmy! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Lmfao that intro was good "looked up fly tying videos ended up with squirmy worm"
HA HA HA!!! There's nothing wrong with that, right?!? ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Hahaha, oh no another squirmy worm video. Great video buddy
Thanks, Pat...and trust me, there are only about five other variations that I'll share! ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Simply Madgic
Ha! The Houdini of flies. ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
This fly is unbelievable. Ive caught bigger fish with this fly. Who cares I like to catch trout with any fly that works. I saw an English tier that used lace and made two loops one at each end that works very well. You can also get it in color that match the worms and thread. Tight lines.
Thanks for the comments, Stan, and glad it works for you, too! Any colors that have caught more fish than others? Tim www.troutandfeather.com
@@TimCammisa I think that pink is about the best. Fish just love them. Their my secret fly at out club pond. People wonder what your fishing with. It’s funny. Good fly and exellent video. Your a very gifted tier. Tight lines
1st
;-)
i dont get why squirmy guys dont just buy jigheads and wacky rig them.
Hi Andrew, and thanks for the comment. I know many fly fishers that do use jig heads, as it saves a step. In many cases, they tend to come in larger sizes, and I'm unsure if tungsten is an option? Regarding rigging, the Squirmy material is a smaller diameter, thus would tear easier with that configuration. I'm curious: Have you tried that setup before? Thanks again. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Did you really say that because competitive fly fishing doesn’t allow the work material, that’s why you don’t see patterns using it posted as much. Just how many fly fishers do you think actually compete? The 2nd to last post says it all; its a terrible pattern and will likely kill any trout that swallows the worm.
Hi Fly Tyer, yes, I did say that and will stick to it. Social media has been driving the patterns that a lot of anglers fish today, and many of those fishers hold the competitive anglers at the top of the hill. The top competitive anglers are there 100% because of their ability to fish varying techniques, not just the flies...but you and I both know that most fly tiers want to know what that one "killer" fly is. This fly "was" that pattern for awhile, but dropped off of the social media scene for the reasons I explained. Also, I have been fishing this pattern for years and have never had a fish swallow one, and that includes both moving and stillwater situations. Thanks for the comments and I look forward to hearing more thoughts on some of my other videos. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I'd fish with a spark plug if it would catch fish
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Thanks, Bill! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Lol these flies wouldn't catch you nothing where I live. You can fish for months and might get 1 fish
Tried this squirmy and it is definitely not bullet proof!
I'm sorry to hear that! What happened for you? Did the Squirmy come out of the loops or did one of the loops break? Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Fish eat worms period.
ABSOLUTELY! Hopefully, they also like worms with bright orange beads and attached to a hook. ;-) I appreciate you taking a moment to comment and I hope to hear from you on some of my other videos. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
solarez sucks ive bought two different bottles both have been gummed up in brand new bottles and the resin breaks apart easily after you use the uv light! dont reccomend solarez!
Mine gets gummed up in the winter because I tie downstairs. Have you tried microwaving it for 8 seconds? Does the trick for me.
@Jeff Jones yes I've done that it thins it out great but when I coat the fly the resin breaks apart!
@@smattext good to know. Thank you for sharing that.
@@smattext Have you found something better you like?
@@justaman3333 No not yet I just received some loon uv clear finish I'm gonna give that a try!!
I feel like squirmy wormy is not really fly tying any way so this technique sits fine with me , and I'm primarily a float fisherman and I know how well a pink worm works so I do love these "flys " alot . Thanks for the video and tips
"Fly" or not, fish sure do love it, Clint! Do you tie too? Tim www.troutandfeather.com
@@TimCammisa I agree it's one of my favorite patterns as well as copper johns and egg flys , and yes I do very much enjoy tying my own flys and catches fish on flys iv tied it's very rewarding I just don't do alot of fly fishing . I do fly fish but I enjoy float fishing with a centerpin more . Il check out this link