{"product_id":"gut-bomb-bloodworm","title":"Gut Bomb Bloodworm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bright red chironomid larva imitation that matches the bloodworms trout gorge on in lakes, reservoirs, and slow-moving rivers. Bloodworms live in the silt and mud at the bottom, and their vivid red color — caused by hemoglobin in their bodies — makes them easy for trout to spot and target. This fly replicates that color and the segmented body profile perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStillwater anglers know: when nothing's hatching on the surface and the lake looks dead, trout are almost certainly eating chironomid larvae near the bottom. The Gut Bomb Bloodworm is your answer for those quiet days when patience and the right fly are the only things that produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to Fish It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear-round in stillwater, but especially effective in spring and fall when chironomid activity peaks. Fish it deep under an indicator with a very slow hand-twist retrieve, or let it sit static just off the bottom. On rivers, dead-drift it through slow pools and soft water where chironomid larvae accumulate. Use 5X or 6X fluorocarbon tippet for the most natural presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nymph — Chironomid larva \/ bloodworm imitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curved hook, fine wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light — fish with split shot or below a weighted fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trout — lakes, reservoirs, ponds, slow rivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indicator nymphing in stillwater, dead-drift in rivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Anglers Stock This Fly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChironomids are the most abundant insect in most stillwater environments, and their larvae (bloodworms) are available to trout every single day. Having a realistic bloodworm pattern is non-negotiable for lake anglers. The Gut Bomb's translucent red body and clean segmentation are what make it work — cheap imitations with opaque bodies don't fool fish the same way. Hand-tied with quality materials by tiers with over 30 years of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎣 Fish stillwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stillwater-flies\"\u003eStillwater Flies collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more lake-proven patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floating Feather Supply","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":47361685160166,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":47361685192934,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9615\/1782\/files\/3_324e6c62-52e9-4d51-9d41-25d0e2e71cba.jpg?v=1771275800","url":"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/gut-bomb-bloodworm","provider":"Floating Feather Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}