A Deadly Combo of Flash and Profile
The Atomic Worm is a flashy, fish-catching twist on the classic San Juan Worm, designed to grab attention and get eaten in both still and moving water. Its translucent body, vibrant color options, and subtle sparkle imitate aquatic worms and midge larvae—two major food sources for trout throughout the Eastern Sierra.
Whether you’re fishing tailwaters, alpine creeks, or stillwater edges, this fly excels when trout are hugging the bottom or feeding aggressively after a rain or snowmelt. It’s especially effective as a lead fly in a two-nymph setup, drawing attention and helping smaller patterns get noticed.
A confidence pattern for high flows, off-color water, or when you just need to show them something different.