{"product_id":"umpqua-jigster","title":"Umpqua JIGSTER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Those who know me understand I have become enamored with using jig hooks on many of my nymph patterns, as I find they often give increased hookups per strike, compared to patterns tied on conventional hooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jigster series is no exception. With this pattern I wanted to achieve a small, slender nymph (just like the aquatic insects it was imitating), yet one which would sink quickly even in the faster currents I often experience in Western rivers.\u003c\/span\u003eThis was achieved with a simple thread abdomen, and the use of a slotted tungsten bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI ribbed the abdomen with pearl Flashabou to create the illusion of life - both in imitating the natural's segmentation, and underwater sheen - then coated this abdomen with a UV product. This covering protects the fragile Flashabou, and gives the nymph a 3-D appearance with a bit of an inner glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause I believe in designing material motion into flies where possible, yet prefer this remains natural and understated in appearance - more of a \"suggestion\" than exact imitation - I added a few strands of Z-Lon yarn for the tail, and the same out either side of the dubbed abdomen as legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z-Lon moves enticingly with even the slightest push of currents, and I believe is a significant trigger to encourage trout to commit to the fly. These little bugs are deadly, whether fished beneath an indicator or with a tightline presentation. They belong in every trout angler's box!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Signature Tyer Mike Mercer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Baetis \/ 12","offer_id":45208973606965,"sku":"73172","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/8071\/files\/Jigster-Baetis__36022.jpg?v=1778355575","url":"https:\/\/www.firststopboardbarn.com\/products\/umpqua-jigster","provider":"First Stop Board Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}