Jig Napoleon

Detailed instructions for tying a Jig Napoleon. This is part of a series of Tim Flagler's collaboration with Fly Tyer Magazine. Check out his article about the fly in the Fall 2025 issue of Fly Tyer Magazine: https://www.flytyer.com/jig-napoleon-...

Recipe:
Hook: Any jig hook, here, Lightning Strike JF2 jig hook, sizes 12-16.
Bead: Appropriate size for the hook, here, 7/64” copper slotted tungsten bead.
Thread 1: Fluorescent orange UTC 70 Denier.
Weight: 0.15 lead-free round wire.
Tail: Medium pardo Coq de Leon fibers.
Rib: Small-sized black wire.
Body: Pearl flashabou.
Thread 2: Black UTC 70 Denier.
Coating: UV cure resin.

Material Sources:
Hook: https://collabs.shop/6yac0g
Bead: https://collabs.shop/eitriz
Thread: https://collabs.shop/c5kuf1
Weight: https://collabs.shop/pbdgps
Tail: https://collabs.shop/olwmt2
Rib: https://collabs.shop/qbrenh
Body: https://collabs.shop/81iybw
Thread: https://collabs.shop/c5kuf1
Coating: https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-UV-Cu...

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