Nice fly, as usual, Hans. I really enjoy your tying style. I'm with you on the hook style choice. As an art form, tying allows us to choose the hook as part of the design as it comes into play just as the thread, fur and feathers. Proportion and aesthetics are all part of that. Plus, those Grip hooks have about a 28.3% higher hook retention rate than hooks offered in any fly shop. If you don't believe me, check the tying rule book: http://www.flyfishfood.com/2013/11/5...ing-flies.html