How to tie the Larva Lace Bloodworm with Steve Cullen

The bloodworm has long been a go-to pattern for early-season trout, but Steve brings a fresh twist to this classic. His Larva Lace Bloodworm is not only simple and quick to tie, but it also has an irresistibly buggy look that fish can’t seem to ignore.

Close-up of a Bloodworm Larva

Requiring very little material and being super simple to create, this bloodworm pattern is sure to be one of your new favourite flies for the early season. Creating that bloodworm breather look in the tail is a bit tricky, but with enough practice and a keen eye, you'll have plenty of these ready in your fly box.

All materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre or Edinburgh Angling Centre and are listed below. As always, if you need any help finding materials or substitutes, we'll be happy to help.

Materials Used:

Hook: Fulling Mill Heavyweight Grub Barbless Hooks

Thread: Uni Thread 8/0 Waxed

Tippet: Rio Powerflex Tippet 5X

Tubing: Veniard Ultralace Tubing

Breathers: Lureflash Antron Bodywool

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