Palolo Worm
Imitates polychaete worm
Polychaete worm imitation for the legendary Palolo worm hatches in tropical waters.
wet fly · hook sizes
in tan, red-brown, olive
- Type
- wet fly
- Imitates
- Polychaete worm
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Sizes
- #4, #6
- Colors
- tan, red-brown, olive
- Technique
- swing, dead-drift
- Water
- saltwater flats
When to fish it
Spring and fall Palolo worm hatch events.
Where it works 8 waters
Recommended on 8 waters in 3 states. Pick a state to narrow the list.
- HIHanalei River & Bayspring · fall
- FLEverglades National Park - Florida Bay & Ten Thousand Islandsspring · fall
- HIPoipu Flatsspring · fall
- FLIslamorada / Upper Keys Flatsspring
- LAGrand Isle / Barataria Bayspring
- HIKailua-Kona Coastspring · fall
- HIKaneohe Bay Flatsspring · fall
- HISouth Maui Flats (Kihei/Wailea)spring · fall
Where to buy
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