How To Create The 'Indestructible' Squirmy by Steve Cullen

Worm flies are ideal flies to use, post rainfall or snowmelt runoff. Engorged streams with increasingly fast currents will dig into the mucky banks and churn up the burrowed worms. Trout feed on worms out of a natural reflex to eat what looks familiar or they mistake the shape and color for an extremely large midge larva. Either way, that’s good news for u. Therefore the Squirmy Wormy fly is an ideal weapon to use, the only issue with them is that after prolonged use, the tails or heads seem to fall off, rendering the fly useless. Through Steve Cullen's video, you'll be able to keep those wormy heads/tails on and if they fall off, you'll be able to replace them in no time!

All of the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre as listed below, but as always, if you need any help finding materials or substitutes then we'll be happy to help. Time to create an  'Indestructible' Squirmy Wormy, with the guidance of Steve Cullen.

Materials:

Hook: Jig Hook, size 14 Thread: Red Loop: 8lb fluoro Bead: 3mm copper

If you are looking to try the Squirmy fly out, you will also require a Squirmy Wormy. You can find teh Squirmy Wormy on our website in a range of different colours, including the pink pattern that you seen in Steve's video.

Tying the Pearly Headed Hare's Ear by Steve Cullen

To make a good Hare's Ear is down to the fur that you use when creating the body of the fly, that's according to Steve and you can see why. Today we look at one of Steve's take on the Hare's Ear. This fly has actually caught a lot of attention from locations where he has used this variant. He mentions that he uses this fly in teams of 3 and it provides results, especially on big waters like Grantham and small Stillwater venues.

All of the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre as listed below, but as always, if you need any help finding materials or substitutes then we'll be happy to help. Time to tie a Pearly Headed Hare's Ear, with the guidance of Steve Cullen.

Materials:

Hook: FM Comp Heavy size 10 Tail: Coq De Leon Rib: Gold wire Body: Wapsi Hare's Mask (dark) Thorax Cover: Pheasant tail Head: Textreme Pearl Red
Resin: Loon UV Clear Fly Finish

How to Tie the Furled Buzzer by Steve Cullen

It’s unusual to see a huge variation in buzzer patterns, this Furled Buzzer is Steve’s take on a Spectral Worm and it definitely stands out from the crowd. Unlike normal Buzzer patterns that have a tapered profile, this fly has a bulbous head and straight body that better imitates a natural Chronomid. The Spanflex furled body has an even segmented look that’s really easy to achieve, mix up different sizes, vary the colour of threads or thorax and you’ve got a simple durable pattern that’s effective all year round.

All of the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre as listed below, but as always, if you need any help finding materials or substitutes then we'll be happy to help. Time to tie a Furled Buzzer, with the guidance of Steve Cullen.

Materials:

Hook: Wet fly size 10 Thread: Black Body: Furled Spanflex Cheeks: Fire Orange biots Tag: Pearl Mylar
Resin: Loon UV Clear Fly Finish

Tying a Toady McToad Face Worm by Steve Cullen

Today we are looking at the Toady McToady Face! Crazy name, but you'll soon understand why. This fly is a cross between two popular stillwater flies, The Pinky and the Apps Bloodworm. The Pinky being a very vibrant and colourful fly mixed with the appendages of the Apps Bloodworm. Combine both together and you get Steve's invention, the Toady McToad Face. The small black blobs on either side of the fly give it a very 'toad' faced impression, further justifying it's name. This is a killer pattern and you'll get takes across the UK, especially if you present it on a Stillwater venue.

All of the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre as listed below, but as always, if you need any help finding materials or substitutes then we'll be happy to help. Time to tie a Toady McToady Face, with the guidance of Steve Cullen.

Materials:

Hook: Fulling Mill 31180 All Purpose Light Size 10
Floss: Globrite no.1 Legs: Pink Flexi-Floss Thorax: Floss built up and coated with Gulff Classic Eyes: Gulff Black Magic