Titleist4156 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Looking at Allen brand hooks. Their caddis hook looks like a good midge hook... wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackaig 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 NO! Not wrong at all, they are not Allen's hooks any longer - they're yours. You tie whatever you like on them. You have highlighted a pet hate of mine. I really don't like hook makers trying to tell me what I should tie on a particular hook. I'm not familiar with the particular hook that you are talking about, but I suspect it is a curved shank. Therefore it is suitable for any fly that needs a curved shank. If it is light enough wire you can tie dries on it if you like. Don't swallow the marketing, If it looks right to you, and works, then it is right. Cheers, C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 I have these hooks and they are fine for any curved fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 you can tie whatever fly on whatever hook you want if you want to tie 13 midges on a size 2 streamer hook go for it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planettrout 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 you can tie whatever fly on whatever hook you want if you want to tie 13 midges on a size 2 streamer hook go for it That would be a major cluster...of Midges... PT/TB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Fry 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 NO! Not wrong at all, they are not Allen's hooks any longer - they're yours. You tie whatever you like on them. Quote of the month, right here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titleist4156 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks ya'll, brand new to tying. Thought it may have been a stupid question hah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wavey1988 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks ya'll, brand new to tying. Thought it may have been a stupid question hah The only stupid question is the one you don't ask Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Preach 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks ya'll, brand new to tying. Thought it may have been a stupid question hah The only stupid question is the one you don't ask Agreed! This forum is the perfect place for questions. Keep asking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Preach 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Looking at Allen brand hooks. Their caddis hook looks like a good midge hook... wrong? Truth is, you can use a hook anyway you like. Be careful not to get snookered into using a certain brand hook. Focus more on the style you need. There are a lot of decent hooks on the market. Have fun tying! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites