I'm glad the pattern worked well for you Darian ... but please, developed in Australia [heaven's forbid ... N.Z. ] specifically for Christmas Island bonefish after my concern [shared by Moana Kofe] that the bonefish were showing some resistance to the "normal" flies offered to them. Some discussion ensued with Moana, Teannaki and Dr Colette Wabnitz [a marine biologist who assisted in identifying the local worm likely to be the staple diet]. My understanding is that whilst the worm is alive it is a cream colour and on death fades through brown to red .... apparently the islanders also enjoy eating them.
The Wabnitz Worm can be tied in two ways ... pretty much as you described ... but the longevity of the fly can be enhanced if you overwrap the body with 6 or 7 wraps of Vinyl D-rib before a quick coat of clear nail varnish. In addition to the chenille, the wing should also include 4 strands of krystal flash. The chenille part of the wing can be either tied in at the head [but make sure it is secure] or pierced by the hook point, laid flush along the top of the shank and then overwrapped in vinyl rib with the excess forming a tail past the bend in the hook - both methods work extremely well if fished as Dynaflow has indicated, however this year I experimented with a shorter wing of about 3/4" and it made little to no difference.
I have posted detailed tying instructions on an Australian Saltwater Flyfishing forum, but if there's interest here I can do the same as time permits.
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