Jig Hook Patterns

[Novice]

I just for some jig hooks with the intention of tying some nymphs for the river.
Are there specific patterns.
Am I right in thinking these are designed to fish point up so would normal patterns be upside down?

[johnfk]

Probably not exactly what you're looking for but this is my favourite balanced leech tied on a jig hook.

[captain]

Originally Posted by Novice

I just for some jig hooks with the intention of tying some nymphs for the river.
Are there specific patterns.
Am I right in thinking these are designed to fish point up so would normal patterns be upside down?

Correct!.. Heres an example or two:

[maharg]

Just tie any pattern you fancy.

[peepingcaddis]

Originally Posted by captain

Correct!.. Heres an example or two:

Like the 2nd one.

[garpin]

Pheasant tail, utc hot yellow wire, with centipede legs and fox squirrel dubbing.

[bastion]

Hi there,

I don't post much on this forum, but have a pretty cute jig pattern, but rather for stillwaters. I reckon it should work on rivers too.

Here's a pic:


Thanks
Grant

[burhan]

Originally Posted by bastion

Hi there,

I don't post much on this forum, but have a pretty cute jig pattern, but rather for stillwaters. I reckon it should work on rivers too.

Here's a pic:


Thanks
Grant

That pattern is very similar to a damsel I tie.

Burhan

[mebu]

N, if you can get a copy of this months (December)Flyfishing and Flytying magazine there's an article with a number of good nymph patterns on jig hooks....and yes, they are designed to fish point-up to reduce catching the bottom.

Regards Peter

[fredaevans]

Major tie format for Steelhead fishing; folks run these under a float. VERY effective way to fish. Not many folks use these for straight 'fly fishing.'

Fred