chico's Bend Back Flies

[JoeD]

I need help on the hooks to use for these flies. I have Lefty's book on salt water flies but it does not show how to handle the hooks. Help

[biot midge]

Joe,
I use TMC 411S hooks for my bendbacks. I have bent other hooks but the 411s is made with the bend in it so it should be stronger.
Steve

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[old geezer]

splitditch made a very simply jig, do a search on bend back jpg.

It works

Philip

[SkipS]

My preference is a Mustad 34011 for either fresh or saltwater.You want a long shank hook for bendbacks to insure good hooking since you are shortning the hook by bending it.Just take care when bending your hook to not bend it too much.Only a small bend is needed.