The Dingleberry Float Fishing Jig for Steelhead, Trout and Char

The Dingleberry is something that isn’t limited to gear fishing techniques, you can also fish it under an indicator on a fly rod or even downsize it and nymph it through your favourite slot. This jig has two main fish attracting elements to it, the soft bead dangling off the back and the flesh-coloured rabbit at the front of the jig that simulates a piece of salmon flesh that can be a popular meal for a hungry trout or char. I like to throw a little bit of bait on this when I am float fishing for steelhead just to add a little extra level of enticement.

Jig Recipe

Hook: Ahrex FW551 Size 4 Mini Jig Hook
Bead: OfishL Slotted Tungsten Bead 7/32”
Thread: UTC 140 Fl. Pink
Egg: Cleardrift Soft Bead 10mm Yellow Mustard/Orange Dot on 20lb mono with the end melted and flattened out.
Body: Hareline Medium UV Polar Chenille Pearl
Collar: Hareline Crosscut Rabbit Strips Two Tone Creamy Pink

Jig Tying Video