Umpqua XC400BL-BN 10

Umpqua’s “Super Jig” hook, the XC400BL-BN features a 60-degree vertical eye bend combined with a carefully curated wide gap to optimize hooking ability. Designed for tyers seeking the perfect hook for a wide variety of jig-style tactical nymphs, the XC400BL-BN pairs well with standard tungsten slotted beads, but it also works well with Umpqua’s Jig Bomb beads when you want to maximize the available shank length of your hook.

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Blowtorch Jighead Nymph Tied by Devin Olsen Tag nymphs are certainly not new to fly fishing. I was first introduced to them when I traveled to fish in the Oceania Fly Fishing Games in Tasmania back in 2007. OUR GUIDE showed us a few dry flies and a couple of nymphs. One of them was a tag nymph with a peacock body and a soft hackle.

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60 degree Jig, black nickel finish, Ringed eye, 1x strong, wide gape, barbless XL needle point

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Barbless hooks are crucial for tournaments since they make it easier to hook and fight the fish, giving the angler a better chance of landing them. TheUmpqua C200BL competition hooks are built with a straight shank for standard nymph patterns such as hare’s ears and pheasant tails.

Umpqua Competition Hooks C200BL - 25pk