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Micro Torpedo Jig Streamer
Curtis Fry ties this tiny jig streamer to reach the bottom fast, whatever the speed of the current. An oversized tungsten jig back on a size 14 hook puts the most weight into the smallest form. The fly drops quickly and brings the angler into contact with it sooner, which makes strikes easier to detect, and that suits Euro nymphing. It stays very small but still has plenty of movement. The style works in other color combinations too. Tied here on a size 14 hook.
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Materials
Fulling Mill Tungsten Jig Back, black, 4.5mm
Black · 4.5mm
Zap-a-Gap Brush-On Super Glue, for locking the jig back
Fish Hunter Premium Strung Marabou, brown (UV) (or Wooly Bugger Marabou, brown)
Brown
Semperfli Gel Core Body Micro Fritz, dark mocha brown
Dark mocha brown
How to Tie the Micro Torpedo Jig Streamer
- 1
Step 1
Brush a touch of super glue on the shank behind the eye. Slide the tungsten jig back onto the hook, seat it behind the eye and set the hook in the vise.
- 2
Step 2
Start the thread behind the jig back and lay a base along the shank toward the bend.
- 3
Step 3
Tie in a bunch of marabou with the tips pointing back for the tail. Trim the butts.
- 4
Step 4
Tie in the Micro Fritz at the base of the tail.
- 5
Step 5
Bring the thread forward to the back of the jig back.
- 6
Step 6
Wrap the Micro Fritz forward to the jig back, stroking the fibers back with each turn. Tie it off and trim the excess.
- 7
Step 7
Whip finish behind the jig back and trim the thread.
Watch Tying Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGBOm0fr6pU
Credit: Curtis Fry / Fly Fish Food