NymphBarr's Jumbo John
The Barr's Jumbo John is a large, weighted nymph pattern that's designed to sink quickly and imitate a range of aquatic life. It's known for its effectiveness in deep, fast-moving water where trout and other species feed.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Intermediate
Trout, Steelhead
Overview
Barr's Jumbo John is a heavy, high-profile stonefly nymph pattern designed for deep, fast water. Its lead wire underbody, ribbed flash, and rubber legs make it a durable and visible choice when targeting trout in turbulent runs and pockets.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 3769, size #10–#14
Thread: Black Veevus 14/0
Weight: .020 Lead Wire
Tail: Brown Goose Biots
Body: Bronze Peacock Herl
Ribbing: Copper Wire
Shellback: Brown Thin Skin
Legs: Brown Goose Biots
Thorax: Peacock Ice Dub
Head: Gold Tungsten Bead
Fishing Tips
**Season**
Spring, Summer, and Fall are ideal for fishing this nymph. However, it can produce year-round in deeper, faster water.
**Presentation**
Fish the Barr's Jumbo John near the bottom in fast-moving water. A dead drift presentation typically works best.
**When to Use**
Use this fly when you need to get down deep quickly, especially in high, fast water conditions.
**Water Type**
This fly is designed for moving water, particularly fast, deep runs and riffles.
**Rigging Suggestions**
Rig the Barr's Jumbo John as the point fly on a Euro nymphing setup, or use it as the anchor fly in a traditional nymphing rig.
**Visibility & Floatation**
The Barr's Jumbo John is a sinking fly, designed to quickly reach the bottom where fish are feeding. Its size and dark colors make it visible in a variety of water conditions.
