Posted: 3/20/2017 12:14:37 PM EDT
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Has anyone tried a jig head nymph as a bottom dropper on their nymphing rig?
I like the idea of the hook being up to minimize snags, but does the theory work in practice? I am looking forward to ice out! |
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For the last 2 years I have used jagged nymphs whenever I could get them. I fish the barb less versions and wish all of my nymphs were available jagged. They not only stay out of the rocks they hold fish better. Try them, you will not be sorry!
Edit to qualify, I have gone though approximately 20 dozen in the last two years. |
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For the last 2 years I have used jagged nymphs whenever I could get them. I fish the barb less versions and wish all of my nymphs were available jagged. They not only stay out of the rocks they hold fish better. Try them, you will not be sorry! Edit to qualify, I have gone though approximately 20 dozen in the last two years. I usually lose my first couple of nymphs quickly due to my consistent inability to judge depth. I am going to get a selection of my favorite patterns to try them out (the usual suspects- hare's ear, pheasant tail, etc.). Nymphing has been most of what I have done so far as it gets results. The poor visibility of our tannin loaded waters are probably a big part of this. For some reason the trout up in the Upper Connecticut River were crazy about San Juan worms last fall. I doubt there has ever been anything that is hot pink or cherry red (bloodworm midge, maybe?) in those waters, but the Brookies, rainbows and even the land-locked salmon gave them a nibble. |