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The Jackhammer is an articulated jig fly that excels in moving water. It punches through current, gets in the zone quick, and swims aggressively, triggering strikes from a wide array of predatory freshwater species.
Tied with Ahrex TP610 hooks in sizes 2 or 1 behind shanks fitted with tungsten beads, it combines all the benefits of modern articulated streamers in a simple, single-hook package.
Size 1 is paired with a 35mm shank and 5.5mm tungsten bead
Size 2 is paired with a 25mm shank and 4.6mm tungsten bead
The Dub Craw is an ultra simple crayfish imitation that pairs thin rabbit strip claws with a body of laser dub veiled over light chenille. Extra Large bead chain eyes fastened to the underside of an Ahrex TP650 help the fly ride hook point-up and drop the fly in the water column. Available in size 1, they are ideal craw patterns for largemouth and smallmouth bass, but have fooled a variety of warm and cold water species in the Midwest.
The Jackrabbit is a single-hook baitfish imitator originally designed for smallmouth and largemouth bass. It incorporates lead wraps on the hook bend to keel the fly and help it gain depth. It is comprised of rabbit strip, marabou, filler flash, and laser dub, and tied on Ahrex PR330 hooks in sizes 1 and 2.
The Jackrabbit Lite - the same baitfish pattern tied weightless on an Ahrex XO774 hook is also available upon request. This version has a wider hook gap, and fishes better in skinny water.
*Eye color varies
Tied on the size 1 Ahrex TP650 and fitted with a 5.5mm tungsten bead, the Swim Jig can be fished mid or low in the water column. It quickly penetrates current, making it particularly effective in moderate and fast moving water.
Warmwater or coldwater species, moving or still water, fished fast or slow, the Swim Jig is a versatile fly wherever you deploy it.
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With multiple events scheduled for 2026–2027, we invite you to explore our Events page for upcoming opportunities. We hope to see you there!