Jig Nymph

Fly: Goran Grubic, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: curved scud hook # 14-8
Bead: black, as big as the hook can take
Thread: 3/0 any suitable color
Weight: lead (or substitute) wire
Tail: gray rabbit fur, or any other desired color
Abdomen: hare’s body fur mixed with pearl Lite-Brite
Thorax: gray rabbit fur

Note: it is a version of Woodchuck Mini Jig nymph by Peter Frailey (www.fishingwithflies.com/). It is fishing in the upside-down position, which can be useful to avoid snags in some places. Very heavy and suitable for fishing in deep and rapid water.

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