Worm
San Juan Worm
Bottom worm pattern
Carp · Barbel · Trout · GraylingSubsurface
A simple, highly effective worm imitation for bottom-grubbing fish. Carp and barbel eat worms confidently, especially after rain or when margins are disturbed.
Fish this when
Coloured water, after rain, soft margins, fish feeding hard on the bottom. Red is the workhorse colour; pink works in slightly stained water.
Why it works
Carp and barbel encounter worms naturally when rain washes them in. A segmented, flexible profile drifting along the bottom needs no explanation.
Naturals it imitates
worm
earthworm
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Shallow
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: low
Included in packs
Film & suspended foodDeep & bottom