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Top 10 Jig Streamers

Published: 10th March 2021 | Author: Fulling Mill

When most people think streamer fishing they think big flies and big trout. There’s no doubt that this works, but it overshadows another modern trend: small to medium jig streamers. In contrast to their larger relatives, jig streamers are often a couple of inches or less. Imitating sculpin, juvenile trout, baitfish and other small forage, they’re truly deadly. Whether tight-lined with euro nymphing techniques, drifted under an indicator, retrieved on the strip, or swung these flies are extremely versatile. What’s more, they’re the perfect size to entice even the largest trout in a river to eat. If you’re looking to try some out yourself, the list below will walk you through some of our favorite options.

Signature Tier George Daniel is a jig streamer master. Check out this video with some of his tips here.

Croston’s Jig Pin

Howard’s Jig Pin is a representation of Sculpins you would encounter in nearly every river system throughout the world. It’s heavily weighted and will sink quickly. Plus, with an epoxy head, this pattern retains it’s large head profile which is crucial if you want to represent a natural sculpin. They have very wide heads.

Croston’s Belly Flop Sculpin

This may be one of the best jig streamers we’ve ever fished. Howard developed this FIPS legal pattern for targeting large fish in heavy water. It represents baitfish, sculpins and even crayfish. Equipped with a XL Tungsten Jig Back and a 3.8mm Tungsten Bead, this gets down and has an amazing jigging action. 

Jiggy Fat Minnow

The Fly Fish Food Baby Fat Minnow is an incredibly effective minnow pattern for both bass and trout alike. Now, it’s on a jig! This is a great pattern to use year round as it can represent trout fry as well as any variety of minnows. As a forage that’s always around, it’s something trout will always consider eating.

Jig Zonker

You can’t go wrong with a rabbit zonker streamer. a tried and tested classic, the zonker has caught fish all over the world. It has tons of movement, and is now even more versatile on our Jig Force Short hook.

Keslar’s Mini Gulp Sculp

This is a super versatile bug that can be stripped, jigged and dead drifted for maximum efficiency. This will perform best in rivers with a high density of sculpin. However, it can easily be taken as a crayfish as well. If we’re prospective new water for trout with streamers, this is one of the first flies we reach for.

Daniel’s UV Polar Jig

This jig streamer is is designed to shed water and sink quickly. As a result, this fly will give you excellent depth control by being so hydrophobic, which allows it to sink rapidly and jig up quickly. What’s more, whether fished shallow or deep, this fly is sure to excel for you just as it has for George Daniel for many years.

CDC jig Streamer

CdC incorporated into small jig streamers has been a secret for some of the best anglers for many years. In truth, few things move as well as cdc under water. It has a great degree of translucency, and comes alive in the water. We’re happy to offer some of these super buggy jig streamers tied on our extremely strong Jig Force Short hook. The hot head version of this fly excels on days with off-color water.

Croston’s Euro Jig Silver Fish Barbless

Croston’s Silver Fish is very similar to his Jig Minnow. However, its lighter color makes it deadly in lighter streams. The silver flash makes it an excellent attractor pattern as well, and it’s profile covers a wide range of baitfish. If you’re looking to fish small pockets and runs with a streamer, this one will do the job.

Joe’s Mini Crayfish Jig

Many streams, rivers and lakes are home to a healthy crayfish population. It’s something you should always have in your box. One of our most popular streamer jig streamers at the moment, Joe’s Mini Crayfish will never steer you wrong.

Flash & Grabs

The Flash & Grab is a go-to streamer on rivers like the Beaverhead, Big Hole and the MO. Some days the fish just want something flashy, and this is the perfect fly for those days. Not only is this one of the most effective jig streamers for trout, but it works extremely well in warm water applications as well!

Are you interested in learning more about fishing streamers? Sean Platt wrote this helpful piece on using streamers while wading that you should read.

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