CMF Jig Competition Hooks Size #16

The CMF Jig Competition hooks size 16 are designed to make flies, particularly weighted ones, ride with the hook point facing upward, which offers several benefits, including a better “hook set” and fewer snags. The term “beat quality” in fishing typically refers to how well the jig performs, often in comparison to standard hooks.

The Use of Jig Hooks

Jig hooks feature an angled bend that positions the hook eye closer to the point, which causes the lure to flip and ride in an inverted (hook point up) position when retrieved.

Key uses and advantages include:

• Reduced Snagging: Because the hook point rides up, it is less likely to catch on the river or Lake Bottom, rocks, weeds, and other structures.
• Improved Hooking Position: Jigs often hook fish in the upper lip or corner of the mouth, which generally provides a more secure hold and increases the chances of landing the fish.
• Better “Feel” for the Angler: When using a tight-line nymphing system (like Euro-nymphing), the weight and angle of the jig help the angler feel when the lure is hitting the bottom, providing better feedback on depth and location.
• Versatility in Weighting: Jig hooks are designed to work best with slotted tungsten beads, which can accommodate a wider range of bead sizes on the same hook size, allowing anglers to quickly change the weight and sink rate of their fly without changing the entire setup.

“Beat Quality” (Performance Comparison)

When anglers discuss how well a jig hook “beats” a standard hook, they are referring to its superior performance in specific situations.

• Snag Resistance vs. Standard Hooks: Jig hooks significantly “beat” standard hooks in heavy cover or on the bottom because they are less prone to snagging, allowing anglers to fish more and spend less time freeing their lure.
• Hooking Efficiency: Due to the direct line of force during a hook set and the common upper-mouth hook placement, barbless jig hooks often provide a better, more efficient hook set compared to standard hooks.
• Movement and Presentation: The angled eye gives the bait an undulating, up-and-down movement (an “injured baitfish” look) that can be more attractive to fish than the movement of a standard hook lure.
• Durability: Many quality jig hooks are built with tougher materials and sharper points, making them more durable and better at holding fish than some standard options.

You can make the smaller flies size 12-18 and we recommend to use with the CMF Slotted beads https://www.cmffly.co.za/all-hooks/ the hooks comes 25 hooks in a bag and the beads comes 20 beads in a bag.

If you tie your larger flies like Wooly Bugger, Zonker and even bass Flies the advantage is that you flies would swim upside down in the water so you can fish between structure and will snag much less.

Jig Hooks is ideal for small flies for the River when you are Nymphing for Yellow Fish or Trout in small streams.

Wire: Medium.

Point: Bent-in point. Barbless.

Color: Black Nickle.

Hooks per bag: 25 hooks

Here is a chart of hooks and Bead sizes

• Hook size #6-#8  you can fit bead 4.8mm to 5,5 mm
• Hook size #8-#10  you can fit bead 4.0mm to 4.8 mm
• Hook size #10-#12  you can fit bead 3.5mm to 4.0 mm
• Hook size #12-#14  you can fit bead 3.0mm to 3.5 mm
• Hook size #14-#16  you can fit bead 2.5mm to 3.0mm
• Hook size #16-#18  you can fit bead 2.0mm to 2.5mm