Red Jig Slider

ole_florida_mike

For redfish from Louisiana to Key Largo, the Red Jig Slider pushes a lot of water, has a ton of food-like movement, and gets down to the fish. The wide gap jig hook has a good track record of finding fish lips, and the heavy Tungsten Hour Glass eyes make sure the fly flips over and swims correctly. Although the hair is spun on the top side of the hook shank (the side the fish see), mastering the technique lays the groundwork for creating all kinds of spun deer hair heads and bodies.
Video Instructions: How To Tie The Red Jig Slider



Red Jig Slider Materials:

Hook: Mustad Wide Gap Jig Hook 91768NP-BN #1/0
Thread: Ultra GSP Thread 75 Orange
Eyes: Flat-End Tungsten Hour Glass Eyes Gold Med with 3D Eyes 3/16″ Solid Orange
Tail Guard: Mason Hard Type Nylon 20 lb.
Tail: Tiger Barred Magnum Rabbit Strips Black Barred Orange Over Tan
Collar: Rabbit Strips Crosscut Tan
Head: Premo Deer Hair Strips Rusty Brown, Orange
Weedguard: Mason Hard Type Nylon 20 lb.

Jared D

Great looking fly. I am not so good at spinning hair, but this makes me want to practice.

ole_florida_mike

Thanks Jared. It's a great skill to add to your tying arsenal.