In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady Laher ties the UV Juan Worm! The UV Juan worm created by Mickey Anderson a member of the Utah Fly Fishing Hall of Fame is a must-have attractor in any box. Like the Pig Sticker tied by our own Max Pavel in a previous tutorial, this fly kicks big fishes’ butt. It’s a play on the classic San Juan Worm that takes the advantage of a red octopus style hook for its profile. Simply build an Antron body over top add a hotspot and fish! This is a great starter fly for any new tyer as it's a simple tie, uses just a few materials, helps practice techniques that will be used time and time again. Don’t be afraid of the worms and go match that annelid hatch! Fish love ‘em!

Prefer to read? Step-by-step write-up on the AvidMax blog.