I,m new to ty-flying,my question is why the different types of eyes on the hooks?
I have some that turned down eyes and some that have straight eyes.
When do you use these different hooks?
I,m new to ty-flying,my question is why the different types of eyes on the hooks?
I have some that turned down eyes and some that have straight eyes.
When do you use these different hooks?
Tennessee,
Good question to which there may not be a correct answer. By that I mean, there are usually several differences of opinion about the angle of the eye. Some say that a turned down (td) eye has a better angle for hooking. Others might say the turned up (tu) or straight eye increases the gap space, especially in tiny hooks, allowing for better hooking.
I know that's not much help.
Here's another question: Are there any advantages of a tapered eye over a ball eye?
Allan
I use them like this:
down eye - larger dry flies & nymphs
up eye - spinners
straight eye - micro dry flies & nymphs size 24 and smaller
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Thank you for the information,
Rog
I've been wondering the same thing and see I am accidently tend to follow Rays method.
There has to be a reason.
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Cactus