Quote Originally Posted by Uncle Jesse View Post
In the past I have used the 1/124 oz. with about a size 10 hook. They don't seem to snag in the river as frequently as regular nymphs, I have tyed Prince Nymph and Copper Johns on them and done well. Bream and bass have fallen victim to them. I had an interesting discussion with a 6 lb. class LMB one Saturday morning before getting him to come over and say hello at a personal distance using my 3 wt. that is now in the bottom of the Hooch.
Congratulations on your meeting with Mr. Bass on your 3 weight using the "jig" hook tied fly.
That must have been a good old tussle. I too use ultra light fly rods for these adventures, this just proves the fish don't mind what shape hook they get snagged with. Only some fly fishers