I actually tie flies on these hooks as collector's items. I have a welder re-shape them, then I sand and smooth them, and then get them brass or nickle-plated before I tie the fly.
Just a few....
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I actually tie flies on these hooks as collector's items. I have a welder re-shape them, then I sand and smooth them, and then get them brass or nickle-plated before I tie the fly.
Just a few....
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Aphoto of the stock hook with chain attached:
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Wow, Don...those are some VERY creative flies! Its crazy when you consider just one of those big flies has materials that would be practically a "lifetime supply" for the regular patterns! Amazing!
There IS a dollar in the picture, Rick! Its just REALLY SMALL! If you zoom WAY in there is a greenish-colored pixel somewhere... LOL
It looks like the pic was taken with hook lying on a hardwood floor. Judging by the wood grain and assuming the flooring boards are standard 2.5" width....THAT HOOK IS HUGE!!!!!
Hey don01 how much are one of those?
Don01;
The hooks I have have a bull-snap instead of just a swivel at the end of the chain. Will have to find mine and take photos. Maybe this weekend.
Cheers
Don01, those big flies are beautiful ! Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.
Ed
It's nothing like Don01's flies, but a few years ago I got a few of these hooks (much MUCH cheaper than that!) and did a few of these as a joke.