Red *** BH Soft Hackle

Naturally_Fly · 11-15-08, 12:04 AM

Hook - Size 14 Dry Fly Hook
Bead - Glass
Lead Wrapped Hook
Thread - Red
Body - Peacock
Rib - Fine Copper Wire
Hackle - Indian Saddle

Danny · 11-15-08, 05:02 PM

Any particular reason for using a dry fly hook on a sinking fly.

Coach · 11-15-08, 08:49 PM

I have used dry fly hooks with soft hackles before. Helps to keep them in the film.

Naturally_Fly · 11-16-08, 12:04 AM

main reason is im broke, so i usually only buy hooks in sizes that i use and tie them in wet and dry patterns...but hey they work the same for me...

Chuck Morris · 11-16-08, 07:52 AM

Aesthetically, I think that soft hackles look better on a dry fly (thinner) hook.
Chuck

Prowler · 11-16-08, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orange_spokes

main reason is im broke, so i usually only buy hooks in sizes that i use and tie them in wet and dry patterns...but hey they work the same for me...

I do the same thing spokes. If I can use a hook for two purposes, I don't see any reason not too. I share in your broked-ness.

Naturally_Fly · 11-16-08, 10:15 AM

thanks prowler...the fish dont seem to mind either...ive tied on gold bait hooks for my wolly buggers before also

Prowler · 11-17-08, 08:51 AM

Well if you need weight when using a dry fly hook for a nymph you can always wrap lead wire on there and that is cheaper than having to buy a set of different hooks for each type of fly you want to tie. Cheaper is always better in my book!

11-15-08, 12:04 AM	#1
Naturally_Fly Formerly Known as Orange_Spokes Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 2,807 Blog Entries: 3	Red * BH Soft Hackle** Hook - Size 14 Dry Fly Hook Bead - Glass Lead Wrapped Hook Thread - Red Body - Peacock Rib - Fine Copper Wire Hackle - Indian Saddle __________________ I use dry flies...why just for the chance of the perfect cast, perfect drift, just to see it disappear...and then FISH ON!!!! 2010 Fall Fling Hero Shot Winner - 73' 2011 Spring Fling Hero Shot Winner - 84' (91' Practice) Southern Fly Fishing http://southernflyfishing1530.wordpress.com Last edited by THE EG; 12-30-08 at 03:28 AM. Reason: Comply with board rules

11-16-08, 12:04 AM	#4
Naturally_Fly Formerly Known as Orange_Spokes Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 2,807 Blog Entries: 3	main reason is im broke, so i usually only buy hooks in sizes that i use and tie them in wet and dry patterns...but hey they work the same for me... __________________ I use dry flies...why just for the chance of the perfect cast, perfect drift, just to see it disappear...and then FISH ON!!!! 2010 Fall Fling Hero Shot Winner - 73' 2011 Spring Fling Hero Shot Winner - 84' (91' Practice) Southern Fly Fishing http://southernflyfishing1530.wordpress.com

11-16-08, 07:52 AM	#5
Chuck Morris Director, Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Statham, Ga. Posts: 2,895	Aesthetically, I think that soft hackles look better on a dry fly (thinner) hook. Chuck __________________ I don't fish to live, but I live to fish. I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong.

11-16-08, 10:15 AM	#7
Naturally_Fly Formerly Known as Orange_Spokes Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 2,807 Blog Entries: 3	thanks prowler...the fish dont seem to mind either...ive tied on gold bait hooks for my wolly buggers before also __________________ I use dry flies...why just for the chance of the perfect cast, perfect drift, just to see it disappear...and then FISH ON!!!! 2010 Fall Fling Hero Shot Winner - 73' 2011 Spring Fling Hero Shot Winner - 84' (91' Practice) Southern Fly Fishing http://southernflyfishing1530.wordpress.com

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11-15-08, 05:02 PM	#2
Danny Native Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: LaGrange, GA Posts: 267	Any particular reason for using a dry fly hook on a sinking fly.

11-15-08, 08:49 PM	#3
Coach Native Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Dahlonega, Ga. Posts: 685	I have used dry fly hooks with soft hackles before. Helps to keep them in the film.

11-17-08, 08:51 AM	#8
Prowler Native, aka Tooga Prowler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Statham, GA Posts: 3,126	Well if you need weight when using a dry fly hook for a nymph you can always wrap lead wire on there and that is cheaper than having to buy a set of different hooks for each type of fly you want to tie. Cheaper is always better in my book!