Quote Originally Posted by Darian View Post
George,.... my vision of the fly looks to be the same proportions and wing length as in your photo with the wing tied down at the head.

I've only been at X-mas Island twice now, so, I'm still learning about the place. I can see that the fish seem to be spookier than on my first visit. They're "pounded" by groups from several lodges each week. In spite of that, most still chased the worm fly on the retrieve.

Thanks for all the info/help....
Unfortunately Darian you'll find the place and the people addictive. I know folk who go into withdrawals if they can't get there at least annually

If you've shortened the wing and are still getting short-takes, slow the retrieve down to either a long slow strip, erratic short bumps or fish it static .... particularly with the larger fish who know that worms don't move very quickly. Similarly for the triggers ... nothing but either 2" bumps or static for those guys.