{"product_id":"violet-tail-jig-tungsten-bead-head-nymph","title":"Violet Tail Jig Tungsten Bead Head Nymph","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Violet Tail Jig is a modern euro nymphing pattern built for anglers who fish technical water. The tungsten bead head sinks fast through heavy current to reach the strike zone where trout feed 90% of the time, and the jig-style hook rides point-up to keep you bouncing along rocky bottoms without snagging every other drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe violet-tinged tail gives this fly just enough color contrast to stand out in the drift without looking unnatural. It's a confidence pattern on pressured tailwaters and freestone rivers when trout are keyed in on small mayfly and midge nymphs but refusing more common patterns like the Pheasant Tail or Hare's Ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to Fish It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear-round, but especially effective in fall and winter when trout are feeding deep on smaller nymphs. Dead-drift it through runs and riffles as a point fly in a euro rig, or drop it below a dry fly in a hopper-dropper setup. Focus on seams, current breaks, and the heads and tails of pools where trout hold and wait for food to drift by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nymph — Jig style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Competition-style jig hook, sharp and strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tungsten — fast sink rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trout — rivers, tailwaters, spring creeks, freestone streams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euro nymphing, indicator nymphing, hopper-dropper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Anglers Stock This Fly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jig hook design means fewer lost flies and more time fishing instead of re-rigging. The tungsten bead outperforms brass in faster water — it gets down quicker and stays in the zone longer. And the violet tail is different enough from standard patterns that trout on pressured water haven't seen it a thousand times. Hand-tied with quality materials by tiers with over 30 years of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎣 Want more nymphs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grab a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fly-packs\"\u003e12-pack or complete fly kit\u003c\/a\u003e and save up to 70% per fly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floating Feather Supply","offers":[{"title":"16","offer_id":47501212844262,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18","offer_id":47501212877030,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20","offer_id":47501212909798,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9615\/1782\/files\/Biggayguy.png?v=1775025010","url":"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/violet-tail-jig-tungsten-bead-head-nymph","provider":"Floating Feather Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}