Wet Flies
Woolly Worm
The ancestor of the Woolly Bugger, the Woolly Worm is a palmered chenille-and-hackle pattern that has been catching trout for centuries. Without the marabou tail, it presents a caterpillar-like profile that imitates a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial larvae.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Woolly Worm should I use?
The Woolly Worm is most commonly tied in sizes 8–14. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Woolly Worm imitate?
The Woolly Worm primarily imitates caterpillars, aquatic larvae, general wet fly.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Wet Flies
- Sizes
- 8–14
- Colors
- Black, Brown, Olive, Grizzly
- Hook Styles
- 2x long wet fly
- Imitates
- caterpillars, aquatic larvae, general wet fly
- Water Types
- freestone, lake
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Target Species
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Pattern Details
- Category
- Wet Flies
- Sizes
- 8–14
- Colors
- Black, Brown, Olive, Grizzly
- Hook Styles
- 2x long wet fly
- Imitates
- caterpillars, aquatic larvae, general wet fly
- Water Types
- freestone, lake
Buy This Fly
Buy at Fly Fish Food—
catches logged by anglers
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout