Nick Williams 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2012 I was out at my local river last week and was losing trout. After a few I realized that they were straightening out my hook. I was using a size 20 green Zebra Midge type fly, sort of my own creation, but they would just bend it out after a couple second of fighting. I did change flies several times so it wasn't just a bad hook as I had hoped. So therein my question lies.. I have seen that people sometimes time the smaller dries and emergers on bigger size hooks so they will still have the hook gap. Is it possible to do that with nymphs and sorts? I will be back down to the river this week and wanted to explore that option just in case! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2012 If they are straightening the hook, you don't need more hook gap, you need lighter drag. Small flies, small tippets, lighter drag, longer fight ... more fun? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
