Bloodworms

Bloodworm patterns imitate the larval stage of the chironomid midge — the same creature that becomes a buzzer when it pupates. Trout feed heavily on bloodworm larvae in the silt and sediment of stillwaters, making these patterns deadly when fish are rooting on the bottom.

• Classic red bloodworm patterns — slim, segmented imitations in bright red
• Epoxy & resin bloodworms — ultra-realistic, durable patterns for pressured fish
• Bloodworm nymphs — combining bloodworm colouring with a nymph profile
• UV bloodworms — for added visibility in coloured or deep water

Fish them on a long leader close to the bottom on a floating or slow-sinking line, or incorporate them into a washing line rig as the point fly. Particularly effective in early season when trout are feeding deep.