Arkman

Thanks for the feedback! Thats kind of what I figured. I really dont like the idea of spending the time to snell hooks before hand! I'll try and report back with the results.

I am getting ready to go steelhead fishing in a couple weeks. Long story short the only hooks I have available to me are some Gamakatsu Octopus hooks. I have a friend that fishing for steelhead much more than I do and he told me that those would work but I'd want to snell the hooks instead of tying a egg pattern like normal. I asked him why and he just said with the upturned eye it works better. Can someone explain this to me? Will there be any issue with tying a standard egg pattern yarn fly on that kind of hook?

Anyone have any feedback on their hooks? They are on sale right now and fairly cheap. Just thought I'd see if anyone had any reviews.

That last post reminds me...These are nice looking too. You should do a step by step sometime too. I like both your guys flies.

I realize this is an old post but I'm interested in this article. Is there anyway to get it, the magazine is sold out online. I just want to see how to tie this fly.

That is to bad. I should have bought some when I saw it at first. Dang it. Does anyone have any idea where to get some hackle to tie some musky/pike flies? I know its still hard to find and you pay a bunch for much of it.

I'm more with you Kodiak. I think one could argue both ways for hours on end and not get anywhere. In my opinion is it a fly? I don't care. Does it make you less of a "Fly Fisherman"? Who gives a rip. Is it fun as hell? That's all that matters to me. On a side note. How do you think the blade affects the castability? I could see that the blade would offer more resistance during the cast. That would be the one reason for me to avoid it...at least for now. I'm not the best at casting the giant wet sock type flies.

Yep that's the one. Maybe I'll email him again to see. Could be he just lost my email or something.

Do any of you guys know about Spencer's hackle. The guy from "The Fly Tyers Dungeon" used to have page about hackle from this guy. It's no longer on the site where you can navagate to it but if you google spencer's hackles you can find the FTD pages still. Anyways, I've tried emailing this guy a couple times to see what he has but I haven't heard back. I was just wondering if any of you guys know if he's still selling hackle. I wouldn't be surprised if he is but he doesn't have any, you all know what thats like I'm sure. Basically I'm looking for some saddle hackles to tie up musky and pike flies. I'm afraid I can't get anything without spending a fortune. Thanks!

Rocco- This video is pretty good. He tells you what material to use and how to tie it all up. A good resource for sure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=466P-Uyorm0

Awesome. My grandparents live in Brainerd so I know the area well. If you are ever in the area and want someone to fish with let me know. I'd love to head out. I'm not too far away from brainerd. I'm waiting to see some step by steps too!

Kodiak- Where are you from. I recognize that sticker on your desk. I shop there whenever I can. I know a few guys at the shop. Have you ever thought of doing a step by step or video of your flies. They look like winners to me. I'd like to learn more. I had my first run in with a musky on a fly this year. Had a blast, I didn't hook one on the fly but I did wet my pants! Well, not really, but close I think.

Technical issues are causing problems getting Part II up. Editing has been done since 9:30AM. That was 7 failed file export attempts ago. I'm about to go postal on my computer. Clearly I read that wrong. You are still exporting...not importing. Bummer man!

You could try vimeo instead of youtube. I'm looking forward to it!!!

How was that comment helpful or pointful? I would also argue that, yes it is a room. A small one.