I always get a laugh out of the names that John Kent gives to flies. These flies are called Duct Tape. Named after Red Green. (from the television show) Often bloodworms are targeted by trout. Throat samples can show that the bloodworms are often red or green and at times, a combination of both colours. John designed this bloodworm pattern two ways. One with red holographic tinsel with mirage opal tinsel over olive (or watery olive UTC thread), while the other version had holographic red tinsel with olive or water olive thread with no mirage opal tinsel over top. I have seen the effectiveness with this pattern. The key for success is getting the fly real close to the bottom where the bloodworms are! If surface water temperatures are climbing up, try using a Duct Tape right on the bottom. Early in the season, tie one on that is small-size 16 and as the season progresses, tie them size 14, 12 and 10. I have encountered gigantic bloodworms in throat samples at times.
Duct Tape (John Kent originator)
Hook: Daiichi 1760-sizes 16-10
Thread: olive and red UTC 70
Rib: silver wire, small
Bead: Red
Body; Red Holographic Tinsel, medium, mirage opal tinsel, medium, thread
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