Warren,

I've tied many flies with stinger hooks for just such situations as you've described.

So far, have yet to 'foul' hook or even 'double hook' a fish with one. Seems that if they are striking short, they get the stinger hook only. When they get the 'main' hook, the stinger doesn't seem to get lodged, it just hangs free.

Up to you, of course, but I do use stinger hooks on some flies (only for trout fishing), primarily 'bugger and leech type flies. They do work.

Good Luck!

Buddy

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