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Post by greenbanks on Mar 27, 2007 21:00:41 GMT
I am interested to hear what hooks other forum users use when fishing with the above type of lures.I am not overly keen on doubles as defo not rebles as they are bad for catching the long wing and preventing the lure from fishing attractively.I have used single hooks in the last couple of years but have not found a single where i am pleased with the strength of the hook,as hookers go singles are ok imo and i find my hook up ratio is acceptable to me.Do any of you have a hook for this type of lure that you are well pleased with?
tight lines to you all.
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rennie
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Post by rennie on Mar 27, 2007 21:24:37 GMT
If catch and release isnt a problem a medium wire treble (Sawada maybe?) with a blob of epoxy or aquasure in the center where the bends meet the shank will stop the wing tangling,if doubles are preferred/required a Partridge Salar upside down will do.The loop doubles which look great are too short in the shank to hook properly.
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Post by Fruin on Mar 27, 2007 21:27:19 GMT
Try larger carp hooks.
I've been trying the Korda Hybrid Wide Gape hooks on my last couple of outings. They seem to swim ok, but I've yet to give their strength a test on anything but the bed of the river. They certainly appear to be a strong hook.
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Post by speycaster on Mar 27, 2007 21:57:18 GMT
what about circle hooks there has been some good reports on the seatrout forums  |
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Post by colliedog on Mar 27, 2007 22:27:27 GMT
Kenny,
I have been using loop or partridge big mouth doubles on my dugs (and other tubes) for the last couple seasons with mininal problems with twisting and an excellent hook-up rate.
I have also been considering using singles and the Mustad 34007 saltwater hook in size 2 or 4 caught my eye. I have some of these for saltwater/pike flies and they look the business - heavy duty, forged, straight (not off-set) bend and an eye large enough to hold fast in extension tubing to prevent twisting. PM me if you want a few to try.
Cheers
CD
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Post by rennie on Mar 27, 2007 23:19:18 GMT
Honestly dont think any problem is in the strength of a hook,think we all make too much of this,think the problem is with setting the hook.A hook will straighten if you cant set it past the barb which with collies etc. is a possibility.A short point sharp (chemical?) with a long shank will give the best chance provided the fish has got hold of the fly.Oh and can any ones spell checker say saltwater?
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