Our NEW for 2024 Tungsten Sow Bug Patterns.
4 of the most popular styles of tungsten weighted Sow Bugs, all tied on jig hooks. All of these nymphs are tied using strong barbless nymph hooks.
We've updated the pattern and adapted it for UK waters (specifically for targeting Grayling), we've altered the bead specification to use a higher density of tungsten (making each nymph much heavier), the specifications for each of our Sow Bugs is:
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Size 14:
- Bead size - 3.3mm
- Weight - 0.30g
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Size 18:
- Bead size - 2.5mm
- Weight - 0.20g
The inspiration for these Sow Bug Jigs came from the USA (where they are abundant in most watercourses and used prolifically by fly anglers), we thought the style of nymph and design would translate equally as well to nymphs here in the UK.
These patterns work really well using the Euro Nymphing style - try putting the size 14 Sow Bug on the dropper with the size 18 on the point - that way you can fish both Sow Bugs close to the riverbed.
Patterns available are:
- Dark Olive Sow Bug
- Pink Sow Bug
- Tan Sow Bug
- Aphid Green Sow Bug