Glue hook and wire junctions thoroughly; a hook pulling out is worse than wire breaking
Glue hook and wire junctions thoroughly; a hook pulling out is worse than wire breaking
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Glue hook and wire junctions thoroughly; a hook pulling out is worse than wire breaking
How to do it: Glue wire and hook junctions well, because a pulled hook loses the fish entirely
Mistake it fixes: Leaving hook and wire junctions weakly glued
Why it works: A broken wire still leaves a hook, but a pulled hook loses everything. Thorough gluing prevents the worse failure.
When it matters most: Steelhead fly tying