Related SMBass Hook Question

[feathers5 0]

What brand hooks do you use for smallmouth bass flies?

[flytire 0]

i used tiemco on these cuz thats what i had but any brand of hook would have worked. i personally dont think it matters all that much. fish dont know brands

 

 

for poppers i use lightning strike or mustad hump shank hooks

 

[mikechell 0]

Same hooks I use for any other pattern I tie ... I go to Walmart and get Eagle Claw hooks.

 

Sometimes, if I've got mad money, I go to Bass Pro Shop or a local shop and look for hooks on sale.

[Poopdeck 0]

Got to agree with everybody. I tie SMB stuff on whatever I have laying around. From 3/0 34007's down to maybe a size 12 dry fly hook. Really depends on what I'm tying.

[feathers5 0]

i used tiemco on these cuz thats what i had but any brand of hook would have worked. i personally dont think it matters all that much. fish dont know brands

 

 

for poppers i use lightning strike or mustad hump shank hooks

 

What do you call those flies? I'm always looking for something different for bass.

[flytire 0]

theyre called scorpios

 

http://globalflyfisher.com/fish-better-patterns/smallmouth-jump

[feathers5 0]

theyre called scorpios

 

http://globalflyfisher.com/fish-better-patterns/smallmouth-jump

 

what size and colors work best for you? Nice, easy tie.

[flytire 0]

i tied them for a swap in size 6 but tie them in your favorite sizes

[rstaight 0]

 

 

for poppers i use lightning strike or mustad hump shank hooks

 

 

That is the hook I like to tye clousers on. Put the eyes in the kink. It will let it flutter more than jig and you will always have enough room for the head.

[Kentuckysteve 0]

I use the eagle claw hooks from walmart also.Never failed me yet and the fish don't care.

[feathers5 0]

I use the eagle claw hooks from walmart also.Never failed me yet and the fish don't care.

Are they labeled Eagle Claw Fly Hooks? I've never seen them at my Walmart.

[mikechell 0]

Just hooks ... not specifically for "fly tying".

 

http://www.walmart.com/search/?query=eagle%20claw%20fishing%20hooks&typeahead=eagle%20cla

[Kentuckysteve 0]

Their online prices are high.I get them a lot cheaper in my local store.

[Philly 0]

Mainly, Tiemco, Gamakatsu, Owner and Eagle Claw plus one type of Mustad. Not sure which type of Eagle Claw Mike uses but I mainly use the Aberdeen style crappie hook, I can get them up to size 3/0 on line or in a catalog. Styles aren't fly tying hooks. Straight shank worm hooks, Spinner bait hooks and trailer hooks and drop shot hooks.

[saltydancindave 0]

theyre called scorpios

 

http://globalflyfisher.com/fish-better-patterns/smallmouth-jump

New name to me as they're almost like shad flies, but been fishing a variation of that pattern since the 80's for bass on mid Atlantic rivers. Marabou tail with a couple strands of Krystal Flash, Kreinik braid, estaz figure eighted over mono, bead chain or lead eyes on mostly Orvis 4X streamer hooks in #6,8,10,12's; or back in the 70's with just chenille & ostrich or a marabou tail. Also good in Rocky Mountain warm water ponds & lakes.