Worm Hatch

[wassachu]

What can you tell me about the worm hatch? Where to go? When? What gear to use?

[Justfishin']

The worm "hatch" is actually a mating swarm of the Nereis limbata (cinder worm). Look for dropping water from a pond or bay and fish quietly in the dark with a fly rod, new moons are best. The swarms come and go in their intensity year to year though. Go to the local tackle shops for the best flies and techniques.

[tattoobob]

Also the smallest pink sluggo works well on light tackle

[moosh]

I saw my first hatch 3 years ago on the cape in a small cove ,all these little worms were floating and spewing a white milky juice , didnt know what was going on till I asked my buddy a couple of days later .the schoolies were going crazy slurping them up . I had my fly rod but couldnt get a hit . It was something to witness...

[thefishingfreak]

small 3" black hackle teaser in front of anything that will deliver it.

[beaver]

Hit the worm hatch jackpot early spring one year on the cape with my 7 weight and small clousers and deceivers that I had tied. I was maybe 12 years old. It was a blast.

[CaptMike]

there was a good tv show about it this morning