RexW 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 If you have experience with the Fugly Hair Packers, would you mind commenting on the different sizes? The regular size seems like overkill and I'm leaning toward the Jr, but I've never actually seen anyone use either size. So, is anyone willing to comment if there is an advantage of one size over the other? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephcsylvia 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 I have the regular its sweet, keeps your fingers away from the hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BattenkillBum 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 I have the jr. Have had no problems tying large bugs with it. I like it's compact size as real estate is at a premium on my bench. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephcsylvia 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 I really dont think you can go wrong either way, I have very large hands so I bought the larger one that's how I made my decision Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephcsylvia 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 You could just buy both! We all have too much stuff anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RexW 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 You could just buy both! We all have too much stuff anyway That's what I'm trying to avoid!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephcsylvia 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 If your hands are average to small get the junior, if you have larger hands get the regular, try not to drive yourself crazy they both do the same thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVUontheFLY 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 I have used both and have large hands, but since the jr. is $5 cheaper that is the way I went. They both do the same thing, it is just what is more comfortable in your hand. Go to a shop and hold both in hand and press the flat end on a table and see which one feels like a better fit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCream 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 I use the standard size Fugly, and use it on bugs ranging from about 2/0 down to size 10's. No issues at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rstaight 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 I use an old pen. Get a stick pen, remove the point and ink tube and there ya go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 I recommend the jr. The original is good for working out!, Too big and the tension is too much for arthritic Hands Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyquahog 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 A large part of the effectiveness of the fugly is due to the little hole that snugs up to the shank of the hook and pushes the thread base back along with all the hair. Getting that thread smushed into the hair (without cutting it) is important for a dense bug. On a fat hook shank this is no problem. On some of the smaller diameter wire hooks it takes a little more finesse. Jeff (response #9) has no problem with his remarkable looking smaller bugs. If the diameter of the hole formed when you squeeze the tool is the same between the Jr. and the original then it really doesn't matter. If you tie mostly #1/0 on down then go for the Jr. If you tie mostly #1/0 and bigger then the original is perfect for the task. I own the standard size. Next time I'm at the Bear's Den I'm going to have to compare the size of the holes. Or maybe someone here already has and can chime in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephcsylvia 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 I use an old pen. Get a stick pen, remove the point and ink tube and there ya go. That was my technique untill I tried one of these, nothing I know of can pack hair as tight as a fugly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvendon 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 I made this one around 16 years ago. It works great for packing hair on large hooks, all the way down to a TMC #32. It's inverse as far as spreading the jaws. You have to press them together to open it. There's a small half hole on each jaw edge where the hook shank goes. It didn't take all that long to make either! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 MV ... that's a good design, but it's got the same flaw as the "Brassie" packer ... you can still slip and impale your thumb on the hook. One of the many advantages of the "Fugly" ... you can't slip and get a hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites