Overview

The Umpqua Mayhem Jig in Natural/Turquoise is a tactical nymph pattern engineered to get down quickly and stay in the strike zone. Its vibrant turquoise hotspot combined with natural dubbing provides a strong visual trigger while still maintaining the subtlety needed for wary fish. Designed on a barbless jig hook with a slotted tungsten bead, this fly offers optimal positioning as it drifts—hook point up—to reduce snags and improve hook sets. The fly’s buggy profile, enhanced with CDC and synthetic fibers, gives it lifelike motion that mimics small mayfly nymphs and emerging aquatic insects.

This pattern is particularly well suited for Euro nymphing and tightline techniques but performs equally well under an indicator or in dry-dropper setups. Its slender yet buggy silhouette punches through turbulent currents and reaches feeding lanes in a flash. The Mayhem Jig is especially effective in clear water where fish scrutinize fly movement and profile closely. When conditions call for something natural with just a touch of flash, the Natural/Turquoise colorway hits the mark.Read More +