Juan Juan
My Dutch friend, Theo Bakelaar, came up with a great idea for a new version of the San Juan Worm—a double worm tied from Powercord or other similar material used in beading. Powercord is stretchy and comes in a variety of colors and clear. It’s used in beading to make necklaces and bracelets. On his first trial run, Theo landed 7 rainbows all over 7 pounds with the double Juan—Juan, Juan—in bright red. I’d say that was a rather significant first trial. I immediately ordered Powercord from Fire Mountain Gems—go here.
Use size 6 – 10 scud hooks. Thread color should match color of Powercord. Lash two strips on, starting at the rear of the hook.
Wrap the Powercord down along the top of the shank; you may give the “body” a couple of coats of thread if you like. Tie of, and cut away the thread.
Color a small portion of the body to represent the clitellum.
Coat the “body” with standard head cement, hot melt glue, or UV set, thick head cement.
These are so simple that one can crank out 20 and hour–try them in red, pink, and orange–perhaps even brown.
Mmmm, Juan Juan for dinner.