TJ Hooker (Cedar River Special)

Nymph

Euro Jig / Streamer

Intermediate

Trout

Hook: 10

This is my go-to for the Cedar River on opening day. It sinks deep, can be used as a streamer, and zeros in on the big cutthroat.

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Materials

Hook

Fulling Mill FM5130 Jig Force Long Barbless

Black Nickel · 10

Thread

Fulling Mill Pro Thread Flat 70 Den

Black

Other

Hareline Fly Fish Food Small Stonefly Chenille

Brown Coffee · Small

Weight

Hareline Lead Wire

0.020

Legs

MFC Barred Sexi Floss

Olive · Small

Head

Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads

Black · 4.6mm

Tail

Hareline Grizzly Marabou

Tan Barred · Mini