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Bloodworm trout flies are absolutely essential patterns for stillwater fishing - they're some of the most effective flies you can have for targeting trout feeding on this crucial food source!
What Are Bloodworm Flies? Bloodworm flies imitate the larvae of chironomid midges - those bright red, worm-like creatures that live in the mud and silt of lake bottoms. Despite the name, they're not actually worms but the larval stage of non-biting midges.
Key Characteristics:
  • Bright Red Color: The signature blood-red coloration
  • Slim Profile: Long, thin, worm-like appearance
  • Simple Construction: Usually just red thread, floss, or dubbing
  • Small Sizes: Typically tied on size 12-18 hooks
  • Weighted Versions: Often with bead heads to get down deep
What They Imitate:
  • Chironomid Larvae: The bottom-dwelling stage of midges
  • Natural Bloodworms: The actual red larvae found in lake sediment
  • High Protein Food: A crucial food source that trout actively seek
Why They're So Important: Bloodworms are incredibly abundant in many stillwaters and represent a high-protein food source that trout feed on heavily, especially during colder months when other food is scarce. They're like "candy" to trout!
Popular Bloodworm Patterns:
  • Simple Red Bloodworm: Basic red thread or floss body
  • Bead Head Bloodworm: Weighted versions for deeper fishing
  • Red Beaded Marabou: With marabou tail for extra movement (available in your range!)
  • Epoxy Bloodworm: Coated versions for durability and realism
When to Use Them:
  • Stillwater: Particularly deadly on lakes, reservoirs, and ponds
  • Winter Fishing: Especially effective during colder months
Model: 13/32
The Apps Bloodworm fly is the spandex favorite, the bloodworm is actually an imitation of the larva state of the fly and bloodworm do spend most of their time on the bottom of the water, this is when trout will feed off them. When they are disturbed bloodworm move their bodies from side to side and ..
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Model: 12/5
The bloodworm nymph is an important part of the trouts diet. Fish expect to see them and will consume in large numbers all year. Imitating  the larvae of the chironomid midge which make up a large part of a trouts diet, the bloodworm flies are very effective indeed. Probably best results in slo..
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Model: 12/2
The bloodworm nymph is an important part of the trouts diet. Fish expect to see them and will consume in large numbers all year. Imitating  the larvae of the chironomid midge which make up a large part of a trouts diet, the bloodworm flies are very effective indeed. Probably best results in slo..
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Model: 12/35
The foam bloodworm is another addition to this popular range, you will get a strike on these, watch out for large trout..
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Model: 13/34
The Apps Bloodworm fly is the spandex favorite, the bloodworm is actually an imitation of the larva state of the fly and bloodworm do spend most of their time on the bottom of the water, this is when trout will feed off them. When they are disturbed bloodworm move their bodies from side to side and ..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
Model: 13/33
The Apps Bloodworm fly is the spandex favorite, the bloodworm is actually an imitation of the larva state of the fly and bloodworm do spend most of their time on the bottom of the water, this is when trout will feed off them. When they are disturbed bloodworm move their bodies from side to side and ..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
Model: 13/31
The Apps Bloodworm fly is the spandex favorite, the bloodworm is actually an imitation of the larva state of the fly and bloodworm do spend most of their time on the bottom of the water, this is when trout will feed off them. When they are disturbed bloodworm move their bodies from side to side and ..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
Model: 12/10
Beaded Nymph Trout Flies, marabou tail makes a great trout attractant.Try them on still waters all year round. The beaded nymphs just seem to work, try them on all colours but the red beaded nymph works well as a bloodworm fly and has a good sink. You can also purchase the beaded nymph flies in a ha..
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Model: 13/36
These spider imitations are great fun, beaded belly and very leggy, tempting to trout without a doubt! Leave us a review to tell us what you think!..
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Model: 13/41
We've taken two of our best selling flies and combined them into these fantastic Blob Apps! Blob flies are a modern creation which caused a murmur among traditional anglers, these have the favourite apps bloodworm legs which are really attractive to trout. The sport is growing and now we fish all ye..
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Model: 13/43
We've taken two of our best selling flies and combined them into these fantastic Blob Apps! Blob flies are a modern creation which caused a murmur among traditional anglers, these have the favourite apps bloodworm legs which are really attractive to trout. The sport is growing and now we fish all ye..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
Model: 13/40
We've taken two of our best selling flies and combined them into these fantastic Blob Apps! Blob flies are a modern creation which caused a murmur among traditional anglers, these have the favourite apps bloodworm legs which are really attractive to trout. The sport is growing and now we fish all ye..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58
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