Originally Posted by
jock0
Heavy gauge? I disagree completely, as do almost all of the articles published on the subject in the last few years.
I was partial to heavier gauge hooks in the past, such as the Gama sl12s, but lately the thin gauge, straight point (i'm nor referring to offest, rather point shape itself) stinger hooks are my preffered irons i.e. the gama B10S. Which particular hooks do you prefer Andre?
At the end of the day as long as you match the hook to your application, i.e. larger size and gape as guys do when targetting LM yellows/barbel/bass with buggers, there is no reason why a wooly bugger will not work for tiger. It's certainly not the best fly to use, but it will work.
There's a tradeoff between the naturals movement/taper versus longevity/resilience and this obviously needs to be factored into the equation. What about a wooly bugger with a synthitic chennille body, veniard trilobal hackle and a craft fur or angel hair tail?
Mustad Shaugnessey, or gamakatsu High carbon. Any decent salt water hook for that matter, wheather heavy guage or not, but a woolly bugger trout hook...cmon..., it's just not going to penetrate before it bends or breaks.
Disclaimer.... none of my posts are intended to be "expert advice"..just opinions from someone who is willing to help where he can.
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