Depth Charge (Heavy Euro)

Materials

How to Tie the Depth Charge (Heavy Euro)

1. 1

   Step 1

   Place a large slotted tungsten bead (3.5-4.0mm) on the jig hook, small slot toward the hook eye. Secure in vise.

   Use the largest bead the hook can support—weight is the whole point of this pattern.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Start thread behind the bead. If additional weight is needed, wrap lead wire and push into the bead cavity.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Build a thread base down to the hook bend, creating a smooth foundation.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Tie in 5 Coq de León fibers for a short, stiff tail at the bend.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Tie in a length of copper wire for ribbing.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Dub a slim, tapered body of hare's ear or squirrel dubbing from the bend to the bead.

   Keep the body slim despite the heavy bead—slim bodies sink faster.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Counter-wrap the copper wire rib over the body in open turns. Secure and trim.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Dub a small collar of hot orange Ice Dub just behind the bead for a bright hotspot trigger.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Whip finish behind the bead and apply a drop of head cement.

   Tie this pattern in multiple bead sizes so you can adjust weight for different water depths and speeds.