KevinP 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2005 Here is a pic of the out of production Mustad 277 size 32. Look at the pic and look at the ear on a real dime. (the #'s in the date are as big as this hook) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert_S 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2005 Yea thanks for that fine relaxing time at the vice Kevin. I hope I can get back, I mean get another chance for a calm night at the vice. Bought some temco 32s and they weren't any where near as small as those hooks you gave me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinP 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2005 Bob, everytime I look at that fly you tied I can't help but think of what frustration you must of endured at the bench trying to make a fly out of that so-called hook. I still haven't got the nerve to give them a try yet. Hey, I do have an extra. If you want it just let me know and I'll send it to you. Let you re-kindle that flame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerie 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2005 QUOTE (conehead @ Mar 10 2005, 01:47 PM) Actually the smaller you go the easier and faster it is. I use a 2 1/2 x magnifying lens and light. 1. 4 turns of thread, add fibers for a tail 2. A thread body with a hi-vis post 3. Then tie in the butt end of a #32 hackle 4. Two circles around the post, whip finish and your done I use a lot of 22-32 midges here in south-central PA, and found that after you get the hang of it, you tie them faster and with less cost (less material) than any other fly. For #24-32, I use a 8x tippet, no problem. Hint: If your eyes are old and weak, tie the tippet on the fly at the bench Conehead Just can't seem to find cones to fit those #32s Thanks, Cone - Went off to my local Office Depot and found a nice magnifier light for $14.00 - Works great!! Much easier on my poor ol' eyes! Eben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
