@whatfly and @ScottP, appreciate the suggestion, need to get some beads and then will try it. I like the idea. Thanks!

@AllenOk, LOL, perfect plan. The book I am following is Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying. He suggests going down to a 24!
I did get to my 22 sized hooks. Not too bad, but became rather a mess at the end of the tie at the eye. The whip finish was a problem. I only have 8/0 thread, which I suspect is much too thick for that small of hook. Well...it has been a fun day! Tomorrow...RS/2!

Cheers!