Fly Tying Inventory
Green Weenie
The quintessential simple fly—a bright chartreuse chenille worm that imitates inchworms and caddis larvae. Originated in Pennsylvania and became a staple across Eastern streams and beyond. Deadly effective from spring through fall, especially near trees where inchworms drop. One of the first flies every beginner should learn. Fish dead-drifted under an indicator or tight-line for consistent results on trout.
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Materials
Nymph or streamer hook, sizes 10-16 (TMC 5262 or similar)
Chartreuse or fluorescent green 6/0 or 70 denier
Fluorescent green or chartreuse ultra chenille (standard or micro)
Gold, brass, or black nickel bead for added weight
How to Tie the Green Weenie
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Step 1
If using a bead, slide it onto the hook before mounting. Place hook in vise.
- 2
Step 2
Start chartreuse thread just behind the bead or eye. Create a smooth thread base down toward the bend.
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Step 3
Cut a strip of chartreuse ultra chenille. Strip a short section of fibers to expose the core.
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Step 4
Tie in the chenille at the bend. To form the signature tail loop, fold back about one-quarter to one-half inch of chenille and secure the base of the loop with thread wraps.
The loop tail mimics the natural curling posture of an inchworm. Some tiers skip this for a simpler version.
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Step 5
Wrap the chenille forward in tight, touching turns up the hook shank to just behind the bead or eye.
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Step 6
Tie off the chenille, trim excess, form a neat thread head, whip finish, and apply head cement.
Watch Tying Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAf4jTq3OJM
Credit: Traditional / Pennsylvania