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Question on hook eyes - up, down, straight

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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

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