Yes Martin,
I have seen roots popping-up from anywhere along a fig twig.
Unfortunately, I cannot claim the same for "leaf-sprouts" or
whatever they are technically called. Hence the minimum
one(1) node (w/bud) fig twig is always recommended
(I did have some success with those too).
If any [real] miracle happens, please let us know.
And pl. no funny [pic] tricks, such as putting a flower-bud
in the eye of an immature fig fruit...