The Caddis Fly: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly fishing purists, do not press play on this video unless you want to catch a lot of steelhead. Fly fishing with a jig under an indicator is freaking deadly and Jay Nicholas shows you how to tie a basic marabou pattern using one of the Gamakatsu 90-degree bend hooks. These are the fish-grabbing-est hooks around. Get over your fear of the jig hook and catch some steelhead this winter.

Hook: Gamakatsu Jig Hook heavy wire
Thread: Lagartun x-strong 150 denier
Eyes: Extra Large Plated Silver Lead Eyes
Body: Marabou Blood Quills Barred Hot Pink and Black Blood Quills
Head: TriLobal or Custom Blend dub
Finish: Zap a Gap brush on