Level Up Your Nymphs with Fly Tying Jig Hooks
If you're tired of snagging the bottom every third cast, switching your patterns over to fly tying jig hooks might be the smartest move you make this season. It's one of those subtle shifts in gear that doesn't seem like a big deal until you're actually on the water, watching your fly bounce over rocks instead of getting buried in the moss. I remember the first time I saw a Euro-style nymphing rig in action; the angler was pulling fish out of a shallow, rocky run that I usually avoided because I didn't want to lose three flies in ten minutes. The secret wasn't just his technique—it was the hook. ...