In this fly tying tutorial, Hogan Brown from Loon Outdoors shows how to tie the Football Jig Baitfish — a simple, effective baitfish pattern that works in multiple fly fishing setups.

This versatile jig fly can be fished as a float-and-fly jig, Euro nymph dropper, or stripped like a streamer. It’s designed to imitate a baitfish while staying simple enough that you won’t worry about losing it on the bottom.

Using a football jig head, marabou tail, rubber legs, and palmer chenille, this pattern creates great movement in the water while keeping the fly quick and affordable to tie. It's an excellent option for winter trout fishing when fish are holding deeper.

Whether you’re fishing it under an indicator, on a Euro nymph rig, or stripping it like a small streamer, this is a great confidence fly for trout, bass, and other freshwater predators.