Tying Mayer's Mini Leech Jig Fly

These tying steps are excerpted from the book Landon Mayer's Guide Flies: Easy-to-Tie patterns for Tough Trout (Stackpole Books, 2022).

February 24, 2022 By Landon Mayer

Historically, fly tiers and fly fishers have tied and used leeches that are too large. While there are 3-inch and larger leeches out there, trout most commonly feed on leeches a ½ to 1½ inches long. This is where Mayer’s Mini Leech Jig fills a void.

Landon Mayer (landonmayerflyfishing.com) is a Colorado fly-fishing guide and Fly Fisherman contributing editor. He lives with his wife Michelle and their four children in Florissant, Colorado. His most recent book is Landon Mayer’s Guide Flies: Easy-to-Tie Patterns for Tough Trout (Stackpole Books, 2022).

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