Hot Spot Natural Quill Jig Barbless Frenchie

Hot Spot Natural Quill Jig Barbless Frenchie

Hot Spot Natural Quill Jig Barbless Frenchie is a classic French Nymph used by French competitors in European and World Championships with great results. This model is simple but very effective and works great on rivers with high fishing pressure. The fly is tied on a barbless jig hook with a hand-cleaned quill and coated with UV Resin for high durability. The bright orange hot spot adds attractiveness to this fly and grabs the attention of the fish. This Frenchie can be used as a single fly for a French fly fishing technique called nymphe à vue.

The barbless jig hook minimizes snags and the tungsten bead gives it extra weight. The tail is tied using Coq de Leon feathers, which gives this fly a more realistic look.

Hot Spot Natural Quill Jig Barbless Frenchie nymph comes in three hook sizes #16, #18, and #20.

How to fish Hot Spot Natural Quill Jig Barbless Frenchie nymph

Czech Nymphing Style

• use a long and sensitive rod, size 2-4 wt, 10′ to 11′ long
• where the regulations allow, fish with two nymphs at a time on a thin leader (Czech type of leader)
• place the heavy nymph on top and a smaller (lighter) one on a dropper
• droppers should be a maximum of 10-15 cm (4”-6”) long and the distance between flies approximately 50 cm (20”)

French or Spanish Nymphing Styles

• use a sensitive rod, size 2-5 wt, 10′ to 11′ long
• fish with one small nymph
• the leader should be 3–4.5 meters long (10-15 feet)