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Jigs are gaining in popularity and the jig style hook is attractive as they are designed to ride point up. This means that they are less likely to get caught on the bottom when fishing deep which not only disrupts the drift but also can dull the point.

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Troutflies UK are a leading supplier of fly tying tools and materials as well as supplying a full range of trout flies from the traditional to the more modern creations. As a family run business with years of experience in fishing and retail we are here to provide a service and price range in quality flies which has been missing for far too long. All our flies are made by our own team of tyers, exclusively for us, the quality is outstanding with absolutely NO imports from China!

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Jig flies are absolutely brilliant patterns that have become incredibly popular in modern fly fishing - they're some of the most effective subsurface flies you can use!

What Are Jig Flies? Jig flies are nymph patterns tied on jig hooks (hooks with a 60 or 90-degree bend near the eye). This unique hook design makes the fly ride point-up, reducing snags and creating a more natural presentation as it bounces along the bottom.

Key Characteristics:

Jig Hook: 60° or 90° bend near the eye
Point-Up Riding: Hook point rides up, reducing snags
Tungsten Bead: Usually heavy tungsten beads for fast sinking
Slotted Beads: Often use slotted tungsten beads that fit the jig hook
Natural Movement: Bounces and darts naturally through the water

Why They're So Effective:

Snag Resistance: Point-up design reduces bottom snags significantly
Natural Action: The jig action mimics how real nymphs move
Fast Sinking: Heavy tungsten gets them down quickly
Versatile: Work in both fast and slow water
Competition Proven: Widely used in competitive fly fishing

When to Use Them:

Rocky Bottoms: Excellent for snaggy, rocky water
Deep Pools: The weight gets them down quickly
Fast Currents: Cut through strong flows effectively
Pressured Fish: Often trigger strikes when standard nymphs don't work
Euro Nymphing: Perfect for modern tight-line techniques

Fishing Techniques:

Euro Nymphing: Ideal for tight-line, contact nymphing
Bounce Fishing: Let them bounce along the bottom naturally
High-Stick Nymphing: Keep line off water for better contact
Indicator Fishing: Can be used with strike indicators
Team Fishing: Excellent as point flies in multi-nymph rigs

Advantages Over Standard Nymphs:

Fewer Snags: Point-up design dramatically reduces hang-ups
Better Hook-ups: Often better hooking angle on takes
Natural Movement: The jig action is incredibly lifelike
Versatility: Work in various water types and conditions

Rigging Tips:

Heavy Tippet: Can use slightly heavier tippet due to snag resistance
Point Fly: Perfect as the heaviest fly in dropper rigs
Slotted Beads: Make sure to use proper slotted beads for jig hooks
Strike Detection: Watch for any line movement or hesitation

Pro Tips:

Let Them Work: The jig action does most of the work for you
Stay in Contact: Maintain gentle contact to feel takes
Bounce the Bottom: Don't be afraid to tick the bottom occasionally
Vary Retrieves: Try different speeds and movements

Jig flies have honestly revolutionized modern nymphing - they're incredibly effective patterns that solve the age-old problem of snagging while providing incredibly natural movement. They're particularly deadly for euro nymphing and competitive fishing!