{"product_id":"blue-quill-tungsten-bead-head-trout-jig","title":"Blue Quill Tungsten Trout Jig | Barbless Bead Head Nymph","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Quill Tungsten Bead Head Trout Jig – Barbless Nymph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA buggy, fast-sinking tungsten trout jig tied in a Blue Quill color pattern. Featuring natural materials and a spiky thorax for a lifelike appearance, this barbless nymph is available in sizes #14 through #18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Blue Quill Trout Jig is part of our collection of tungsten bead head jig nymphs designed to imitate important aquatic insects found in trout streams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Quills are an important mayfly hatch on many Eastern trout streams. This jig offers a Blue Quill-inspired color combination with the added benefits of a tungsten bead and a barbless jig hook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese jigs are tied in color combinations selected to represent many of the major insect hatches, including mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies, along with attractor patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost patterns in this collection feature natural furs and spiky thorax areas that create a buggy appearance and suggest the natural movement of aquatic insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish the Blue Quill Trout Jig?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tungsten bead helps this fly sink quickly and reach trout holding near the bottom. Its natural materials and textured thorax provide a lifelike profile, making it a useful choice when trout are feeding on aquatic nymphs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Quill pattern is especially worth having when mayfly nymphs are part of the trout's diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish this jig through riffles, current seams, deeper runs, and pools where trout are holding. It works well with tight-line and Euro nymphing techniques, but can also be fished under an indicator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink beyond the hatch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trout feed on nymphs throughout the day, not just when adult mayflies are visible. Keep a Blue Quill pattern ready even when you aren't seeing surface activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet down to the fish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The tungsten bead helps the fly sink quickly. Adjust your rigging to reach the feeding zone without constantly snagging the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish the seams:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Concentrate on current edges, riffles, and deeper runs where trout can feed while conserving energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChange your presentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Try tight-line nymphing when you want direct contact with the fly, or use an indicator to cover deeper or slower water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Quill Trout Jig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tungsten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barbless jig hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #14, #16, and #18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural furs and spiky thorax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchase Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sold individually, in 3-packs, and half-dozens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great addition to your trout nymph box, especially when fishing streams where Blue Quill mayflies are an important food source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baxter House River Outfitters","offers":[{"title":"Single Fly #16","offer_id":43437769949398,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Fly #18","offer_id":43437769982166,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Pack #16","offer_id":43437770014934,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Pack #18","offer_id":43437770047702,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half Dozen #16","offer_id":43437770080470,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half Dozen #18","offer_id":43437770113238,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/4016\/products\/20220820_161025.jpg?v=1661041109","url":"https:\/\/baxterhouseflyfishing.com\/products\/blue-quill-tungsten-bead-head-trout-jig","provider":"Baxter House River Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}