OK, I was at a distributor's the other day picking up supplies for my store. I was looking over their jigs and he was showing me the 1/80oz and said they were used by fly fishermen.

Now, I'm new to fly fishing....have yet to catch a fish on a fly rod. I have been under the impression that the only way to add weight to flies is either with lead wire, beads, or combination of each. These were just regular 90degree bend 1/80oz jigs.

Is this possible and what weights of jigs can be used with a 5-6 weight rod and line?

Stupid question I realize but can't learn if I don't ask!

Thanks!
Craig