I think it largely depends on the wind resistance of the pattern, rather than the size of the hook. Mostly because of the fish I'm after, though, I'm generally tossing mostly size 12 to size 6 flies with my 5 wts.
I think it largely depends on the wind resistance of the pattern, rather than the size of the hook. Mostly because of the fish I'm after, though, I'm generally tossing mostly size 12 to size 6 flies with my 5 wts.
David Merical
St. Louis, MO