This is a follow on to another thread and possibly a review of prior threads.
Much has been said about hook types, Circle Vs. Flat Vs. Offset etc.
Since many of us are tyers, for commerce or mere enjoyment, but always with the fishy we are pursuing, what hook selection experiences have you had with the same or similar patterns.
Lets try to get as much knowledge going as we collectively can.
Here is an example:
Fly= San Juan Worm, a favourite trout pattern
I have tried various hooks, and now settled on the Scud Style hook. My first attempts were with Mustad's #37160 but that one caused much mortality because the hook often turned and went right through the head/brain and the fish died. I switched to a straight hook (TMC's, Daichis etc, like the D-2220 & 1750 models)and experimented with various shank lengths but did not like the profile of the fly and had moderate success. I now use a TMC #2457 size 4 or 6 and get the best results, no brain injuries, great profile and quick & easy releases and as many hooks ups as with other hook styles.
Much has been said about hook types, Circle Vs. Flat Vs. Offset etc.
Since many of us are tyers, for commerce or mere enjoyment, but always with the fishy we are pursuing, what hook selection experiences have you had with the same or similar patterns.
Lets try to get as much knowledge going as we collectively can.
Here is an example:
Fly= San Juan Worm, a favourite trout pattern
I have tried various hooks, and now settled on the Scud Style hook. My first attempts were with Mustad's #37160 but that one caused much mortality because the hook often turned and went right through the head/brain and the fish died. I switched to a straight hook (TMC's, Daichis etc, like the D-2220 & 1750 models)and experimented with various shank lengths but did not like the profile of the fly and had moderate success. I now use a TMC #2457 size 4 or 6 and get the best results, no brain injuries, great profile and quick & easy releases and as many hooks ups as with other hook styles.