spehrsy
29-11-2002, 03:19 AM
Hi All,
I know this topic has probably been pounded in the past but I will pose it once more.
I have recently got into a bit of swoffing and fly tying for southern victorian species (bream, flathead, taylor, slamon etc.). After having a little success I notice that I was getting a lot of hook-ups but was not landing nearly as many fish. To cut to the chase I suspect my problem may be fly/hook size. Do any of you guys have some suggestions as to sizes, styles and brands of hooks I can try. I know it is not a sharpness issue as I regularly do the "thumbnail" test and I carry a hook sharpener. The pattern I am using most is a crazy charlie style pattern with a flashy wing, similar to bushy's bream fly in Flylife #28. Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
Spehrsy :)
I know this topic has probably been pounded in the past but I will pose it once more.
I have recently got into a bit of swoffing and fly tying for southern victorian species (bream, flathead, taylor, slamon etc.). After having a little success I notice that I was getting a lot of hook-ups but was not landing nearly as many fish. To cut to the chase I suspect my problem may be fly/hook size. Do any of you guys have some suggestions as to sizes, styles and brands of hooks I can try. I know it is not a sharpness issue as I regularly do the "thumbnail" test and I carry a hook sharpener. The pattern I am using most is a crazy charlie style pattern with a flashy wing, similar to bushy's bream fly in Flylife #28. Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
Spehrsy :)