nymph
Green Rock Worm
- Sizes
- #12–#16
- Imitates
- Rhyacophila caddis larvae · green rock worms
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.
Recipe
This is one dressing. Tie it in other colors to match the hatch in front of you.
Workbench
Variants
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| Size | Bead | Body | In box | Add to box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | 3–3.3mm · tungsten · Tungsten | Bright green | — | — |
| #14 | 3–3.3mm · tungsten · Tungsten | Bright green | — | — |
| #16 | 3–3.3mm · tungsten · Tungsten | Bright green | — | — |
At the vise
Tying notes are not on file for this pattern.
Tying video
No tying video on file.
Fishing now on
Rivers whose hatch chart names this pattern this month. Names and sizes only.
Not named on this month's hatch charts.
On the water
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History
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