Half & Half Clouser 2.0
What is Sexy Walt's Worm?
Sexy Walt's Worm is a variation of one of the best euro nymph patterns ever created. This proven fly features a heavy 3.5mm tungsten bead that makes it bounce along the bottom, targeting multiple strike zones. The pattern has consistently caught trophy trout in rivers and streams worldwide, making it essential for serious euro nymphers.
Why is Walt's Worm So Effective?
Walt's Worm imitates various aquatic larvae and worms that trout feed on year-round. The simple yet deadly design, combined with the heavy tungsten bead, gets the fly down quickly to where fish feed. The bouncing action along the bottom triggers strikes from both stocked and wild trout.
What Makes This Version 'Sexy'?
The 'Sexy' variation adds enhanced colors and materials that increase visibility and attraction without sacrificing the pattern's proven effectiveness. These improvements make the fly even more irresistible to trout while maintaining the characteristics that made the original so successful.
When to Fish Walt's Worm?
This pattern works year-round in all seasons and water conditions. It's especially effective during winter when other food is scarce, in high water when visibility is low, and as a searching pattern when you're not sure what fish are eating.
How to Fish Sexy Walt's Worm?
Use euro nymphing techniques with a long leader and no indicator for best results. The 3.5mm tungsten bead sinks the fly quickly to the bottom where it bounces naturally in the current. You can also fish it under an indicator in slower water. Dead drift through runs, riffles, and pools.
What Makes the Tungsten Bead Important?
The heavy 3.5mm tungsten bead is crucial for getting the fly down quickly in fast water and deep runs. Tungsten is significantly heavier than brass, allowing the fly to reach the strike zone faster and stay there longer, dramatically increasing your catch rate.
Why Barbless Hooks?
The size 14 barbless hook makes catch-and-release quick and easy while reducing injury to fish. Barbless hooks are also easier to remove from your clothing or skin if you accidentally hook yourself. Many rivers now require barbless hooks, making this fly regulation-compliant.
What Species Does It Catch?
While designed primarily for trout (rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat), this pattern also catches grayling, whitefish, and other species that feed on aquatic larvae. It's proven effective for both stocked and wild trout in all types of water.
Product Features
- Proven Walt's Worm design
- Heavy 3.5mm tungsten bead
- Size 14 barbless hook
- Bounces along bottom naturally
- Catches stocked and wild trout
- Works year-round
- Perfect for euro nymphing
- Can fish under indicator
- Hand-tied quality
- Made in USA
