Green Rock Worm

nymph

Green Rock Worm

Clone

The Green Rock Worm imitates free-living Rhyacophila caddis larvae — the bright green caterpillar-like insects found clinging to rocks in every freestone river. A simple green dubbing body with a dark head is one of the most underrated nymph patterns in fly fishing.

Sizes#12 · #14 · #16Beads3mm · 3.3mmBead colorsTungstenBodyBright green

Recipe

  • HookScud/caddis hook (TMC 2457) · Tiemco
  • BeadTungsten bead 2.5mm Gold
  • ThreadOlive tying thread 8/0 or 70 denier · Semperfli
  • BodyCaddis green dubbing
  • RibGold wire small
  • BodyBrown or black dubbing (thorax) · Hareline