San Juan Worm

The San Juan Worm is one of the simplest pattern to tie consisting of vernille (a very fine chenille), thread, and a hook.  It imitates aquatic worms which are present in most streams.  The most common colors are tan and red.  Sometimes it is tied on a straight nymph hook and other times on a curved scud hook.  I prefer to use red vernille and a curved scud hook.

• Hook:          nymph or scud hook size 14
• Thread:       use same color as the vernille
• Body:          vernille

Cover the shank of the hook with the tread and tie the vernille down at two points as shown in the photo.  Using a match singe the ends of the vernille which will seal and taper them.