Fraser Hocks wrote: Just give it a go trying to tie a small fly on a larger hook than required for the fly size and you will soon see. Hook size needs to match the fly size to make it semi-realistic. Also generally your using the truck and trailer rig as the bigger fly has the weight to get deep enough to the fish, while the smaller fly lacks density to get down. The bigger fly is just being used as a sinker in effect. |
bazza wrote: I accept the points you make Frazer but surely any hook incorporated in the construction of a fly is alien to the realistic representation of a natural. |
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