tctrout 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Here's a version of the Gartside Gurgler that's been productive for me over the years. I'd love to hear some of your variations to this pattern, too, as I'm sure there are many! Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steven1911 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Nice Tim. What are you targeting with these ? Smallies ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steven1911 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Tim, what would be the same type hook in a mustad? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tctrout 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 Nice! Thanks! Nice Tim. What are you targeting with these ? Smallies ? You must have missed that part in the video...but I target smallies, largemouth, bluegills, perch, stripers, and trout with this pattern. The trout and stripers are targeted differently than the others. Tim, what would be the same type hook in a mustad? Hi Steven, and I'm unsure of an exact match. Vary the body length based on the type of species you're chasing. I've switched to these Hanak streamer hooks for most larger patterns (especially articulated streamers) and have fallen in love with them. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2017 Noticed you put S H on the thread and then hand whip finished. How to you keep your hands clean? Just curious. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tctrout 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2017 Noticed you put S H on the thread and then hand whip finished. How to you keep your hands clean? Just curious. Rick Good question, Rick, and I place the SH further up by the eye. I quickly rub it into the thread (and much gets absorbed), then as I whip finish, I am only touching the outer thread. So I do touch the SH, but such a small amount that I can rub my fingers together and it's gone. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites