These hooks are great for tying streamers that must get to the bottom fast in high and fast water. With the hook on top, there are few snags on the bottom. Just avoid hitting the fly rod with them!
I bought these in gold and silver for use in the winter on a local trophy pond, with very good results. I have caught 2-17" that were around 2.5 to 3 lbs. with no problems. They are great and I am sure they will work on even bigger trout in the pond, if I can find them.
Use this jig in the small sizes in all three colors for winter fishing in the small in-town flood control ponds in the south and they are the right answer. They are easy to tie on and durable in use.