Does anyone think the direction of the loop connection on the forward hook makes any difference…that is horizontal or vertical?
Are you talking of the front connection, as to tying the Articulated streamer onto the tippet (Leader) where I use a full sink Fly Line, or how the stinger hook is tied on the Articulated Streamer ??? A lot of this instruction you can find in Kelly Galloups book “Modern Streamers For Trophy Trout” or his book on Articulated Streamers. For a pattern that I have created; the Black/Red Crystal Rattlesnake Streamer or the Mottled Olive Amber Crystal Rattlesnake (both tied with Swarovski Crystals; a variation of the original Rattlesnake that is tied with Tungsten Beads but only I added the factor of Color Light Refraction which makes the streamer a 100 times more deadly), I tie also Black/Blue Crystal, Red/ Red Crystal, White Clear Crystal etc. The Stinger Hook is tied Hook up. As to Tippet/Leader Connection,if I am using a loop connection (which a lot of time I do not), a Horizonatal connection loop (that is if you are tying the Streamer to Tippet or leader) would be better (as to the action of the Streamer in the Water…how it swims, etc.) Otherwise, I seem confused by loop connection on “the Forward Hook”. This is a very good question for Kelly (Galloup) who is both a guide and the author on Articulated Streamers. I have designed new Streamers with the Articulated idea and even variations. I have fished the Articulated Streamers and variation with great success when it comes to hooking trophy trout and bass (even Northern Pike and Walleye and Striper, etc). If you are fishing tandem connections, my good friend Charlie Meck is the expert in this area and has written a book on this subject. I think if you clarify the “Forward Hook” (more specific) then I might best be able to answer the question. I hope I covered it though.
On my Articulated, I just take a piece of heavy mono or Spyderwire, or even jewelry twine. Thread it into the back/stinger hook. I then put several beads on. Because, they hide the loop formed by the line folded. They rattle. They add a little flash. Then I secure it to the front hook.
Another cool idea is to tie a swivel/clip on this way. Then clip the rear hook to the clip, or fish it solo.
"a Horizonatal connection loop (that is if you are tying the Streamer to Tippet or leader) would be better "
and I imagine that is best accomplished with a Flat-Eye streamer hook…
My question is referring to the articulation connection between the stinger hook and the front shaft or the rear shaft and the front hook…which ever you are using…e.g. in the Hula Damsel nymph…[see my other thread on it]…to get the side to side movement of the body and tail section desired by the originator …I believe that the articulation loop would be best tied horizontal rather than vertical;…agree /disagree???
I think it depends on the stinger eye. I would go Vertical because the hook eye is horizontal. This also keeps the stinger from tilting to the side.
My stinger Connection is tied hook up. On the Crystal Rattlesnake, The Crystal Beads Rattle, and add Color Light Refraction (two Strike Factors). I love Fly Goddess’s use of the Fish Skull as well.