Experimental Bass Fly No. 37C
Despite the possibilities (and temptation), I've concluded that strapping a Senko plastic worm to a hook, even with fly tying thread, probably doesn't count as a bass fly. Well, I was out shoppin' with Mrs. Schobey a couple days ago when I ran across some very intriguing chenille. I immediately noticed it is far thicker than any chenille I've ever seen in a fly shop and, most importantly, it does not have wire or any other type of stiff material running through it. And as soon as I saw it, I thought BASS!!!
Accordingly, without further adieu, here are two pictures of my first experimental version of a plastic worm imitation:
This second photo of the same fly illustrates how I hope it looks in the water, as the material is extremely limp and flexible (like yarn):
The material is a little pricey, but I believe I now have a lifetime supply in black -- it also comes in olive and a few other colors. Once I have a chance to test it out in the Delta, I'll let you know if it's the killer pattern I expect it to be.
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. Would you think it might be enhanced by attaching a latex Fly Tail at the end in, say, black with red flake or Chartruese with sliver, maybe motor oil colored 
Yes, it's a basskiller! I've got LARGE black and olive...Can't find purple...I've tied it with rabbit strips ala a leech pattern with the chenille trailing...Trust me, if you don't catch some Delta Bass then I'm takingyour inflatable away from you 
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