gbware 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by gaylenware: para hopper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gbware 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by gaylenware: no hackle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valhalla 1 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 I'm not actually a beginner, but I should have asked this question long, long ago and I'm guessing some beginners would also like to know. So... I've seen hooks with up-turned eyes, down-turned eyes, and straight eyes. Are there advantages associated with each and if so, can someone tell me what they are? I've always tied with down-turned eye hooks, but I recently was given about 200 assorted hooks, all with straight eyes. They are all streamer and wet fly hooks, and I plan to use them, but I thought I'd ask about the differences. Anyone able to help? Thanks, Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites