GG34 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 Why do some patterns leave the front part of the hook exposed? Seems like it's mostly on tarpon flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephcsylvia 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 For teeth and hard mouths, also tarpon flies used to be snelled Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Permitcapt 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 For teeth and hard mouths, also tarpon flies used to be snelled Mostly because of tradition and as Joseph said: because they used to be snelled and stretched on individual leaders, and because many tyers lack shorter shanked hooks in personal inventories. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GG34 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 You all think it is still worth tying patterns that way? I don't buy any short shanked hooks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephcsylvia 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 Absolutely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 The exposed shank can also act as a very short "wire" bite tippet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 For teeth and hard mouths ... If for no other reason ... Oops ... utyer answered while I was typing this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 what utyer said. I tie some clousers using super hair at the bend of a long shank hook leaving most if it exposed for chucking into schools of mackerel. This is especially helpful on clear flats where wire tippet can turn the fish off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GG34 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 Thanks all. Makes sense. I usually only fish for reds and trout. Not sure if it matters to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 Thanks all. Makes sense. I usually only fish for reds and trout. Not sure if it matters to me. Well nothing says you have to do it that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GG34 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 Thanks all. Makes sense. I usually only fish for reds and trout. Not sure if it matters to me. Well nothing says you have to do it that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GG34 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2016 That's what I mean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GG34 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2016 What's the rule of thumb for length of fly for a given hook. Say for an EP style baitfish? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bimini15 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2016 I think it is all relative. For the more classical patterns I go 2-3 times the length of the hooks. Not my fly or my picture ( I wish...): For the EP style synthetic patterns I go 4-5 times the length, to put the hook closer to the head of the fly. My flies and pictures: BUT, notice the difference in hooks. The bottom ones have much shorter shanks to begin with. That is why I say it is all relative. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GG34 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2016 Thanks. I think my length is good. I don't have short spanked hooks so I need to start tying ep in closer to the hook eye. Otherwise, I use to much material. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites