Bead Head Lightning Bug Jig Fly

Tied by Montana Fly Company.

A solid little bug whether you’re Euro Nymphing or just bouncing the bottom under an indicator, the Bead Head Lightning Bug Jig Fly sinks quickly and brings a bit of flash to your game. The Bead Head Lightning Bug Jig Fly is based on Larry Graham’s original Lightning Bug Nymph, but it’s tied on a jig hook to help prevent those tough snags. While the Bead Head Lightning Bug Jig Fly doesn’t imitate any single specific insect, it does a fine job functioning as a bright attractor and matching things like small mayfly nymphs and even midge larvae. 

The Bead Head Lightning Bug Jig Fly is tied with a pheasant tail fiber tail, wire-ribbed flash body, dubbed thorax equipped with feather fiber legs, and is finished off with a bead and wingcase--this gives a slim profile that sinks quickly and looks like a good meal to a trout. The Bead Head Lightning Bug Jig Fly comes in a variety of colors, and it’s usually a good idea to carry some natural shades as well as a few that look unnatural and stand out in the water. Fish the Bead Head Lightning Bug Jig Fly closely to the bottom like most other nymphs, and you’ll quickly find that this fly fools anything from tough wild fish to those that just got off of the stocking truck. 

Colors Available:

Silver, Gold, Pearl

Sizes Available:

12, 14, 16, 18

Due to the handmade nature of this product, the product you receive may vary from the photos. Please note that flies that are not individually packaged are not returnable.