[BHB]

What is the best method for using bloodworms? I know you let them sink and then wait but what type of line set up do you need?

 

[Luker]

I use sinking line(don't know what type) with a tapered leader.

sry all i know

 

[11th Warrior]

I don't fish them myself (although that could change, based on what I've read), but did some looking for you and found a few good links regarding the entomology of the worm and how to fish it:

http://www.flyfishga.com/bloodworm.htm

http://www.go-flyfishing.com/flies_html/bloodworm.htm (by Brian Chan)

http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/f70/overlooking-midge-larva-5306.html

 

[Gman]

It is my understanding that you fish a bloodworm like you would a chironomid, that being using a floating line with a tapered leader. You could use a strike indicator to float the bloodworm a foot or so off the bottom, or you could go without an indicator and measure out your leader so the worm floats above bottom. From here a slow hand retrieve is used.
Gman

 

[BHB]

Thanks 11th, very nice of you to take the time to search those articles out.

 

[stone]

Fishing a bloodworm can be very effective in some occassions. I personally fish them with a floating line and indicator.

 

[dwayne12]

i have had some pretty good success in the float tube slowly trolling with a full sink. Seems when i change speed and stop kicking a bit a hit would come..or else when i start kicking

 

[xgolfman]

Fishing a bloodworm can be very effective in some occassions. I personally fish them with a floating line and indicator.

Ditto..maybe even a little closer to the bottom, like a foot or so..Heard they work better in the spring but can't verify that 100%

 

[young54]

Use bloodworm after very windy day/s as they get swept around and they are at all depths. I generally use type 3 or 4 sinking line with about 10 to 12' leader. This seems particularly effective under these conditions.

 

[Min]

On the odd time that I have fished blood worm, I have used 5wt, sinking, lines. No indicator, because I have never learned how!!

Gordon

 

[kylegs]

You can float it under an indicator like said above. If there's a bit of chop on the water, just let it sit and the water will give plenty of movement to the fly.

 

[xgolfman]

I'm starting to really like the full sink line, no indicator set up for deeper water...I measure the depth with hemo's then raise two feet and put a little elect. tape on the line...let the fly down and move it up and down through the zone....Just make sure you hold on tight..as the hits can be both subtle or fierce...Nearly lost my rod when flicking the ash on my stoogie...Total blast!!!

 

[05fxstdi]

Ive trolled them with sinking line with good results.