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I am using, when this happens, Mustad hooks.

I do try to keep everything perpendicular, but once in awhile it slips under with the thread either getting nicked or breaking.

Doesn't happen too...

I occasionally get the thread caught in the hook eye with the resulting problem(s).

I have tried a thread "dam" right behind the eye, but that makes for a big head on the finished fly. Have tried...