Euro NymphsExtra Super Jig
The Extra Super Jig was created because the designer got tired of trying to get colored resin to do exactly what they wanted it to do. This pattern uses a tag of thread for the hot spot, a flashy-but-thin tail, paired with a unique body material and a very sparse collar. The idea is that this fly will get down really well and still have good movement when the fish see it.
Year Round
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
This pattern represents a departure from resin-heavy Euro nymphs, opting instead for materials that provide movement and flash while maintaining a slim profile. The hot spot tag adds a trigger point that attracts attention, while the sparse collar gives the fly lifelike action in the current. Published in February 2023, this pattern reflects modern Euro nymphing trends toward flies that balance weight with natural movement.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless, size #16
Bead: Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten, gold, 3.0mm (1/8")
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread 12/0, black
Tail: Krystal Flash, black
Body: Semperfli Micro Glint Nymph Tinsel, old gold
Hot Spot: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread 140 Denier, fl. fire orange
Collar: Natural Furs Dubbing, gray squirrel (or Nature's Spirit UV Tracer Squirrel Dubbing, natural fox)
Fishing Tips
Season
Year round in rivers and streams
Presentation
Dead drift in current; excellent for Euro nymphing techniques with tight-line control
When to Use
Ideal when trout are feeding subsurface on a variety of aquatic insects; the hot spot makes it visible in diverse water conditions
Water Type
Moving water, particularly in runs, pockets, and riffles where trout hold
Rigging Suggestions
Fish on a Euro nymphing leader for maximum sensitivity and depth control; can also be used as point fly in a two-fly setup
Visibility & Floatation
Sinks quickly due to tungsten bead; sparse materials maintain natural movement; hot spot tag aids in visibility for both angler and fish
