Wes,
I've never tied or fished tube flies, but I like to solve problems.
First of all, what are the advantages (assets) of tube flies,
so that the solution doesn't negate the advantages of the tube fly?
1. Fly moves up leader and doesn't get chewed on. (the tube is held to the
hook with th
These are some home made tubes made with brass or copper tubing from a model
shop and suitable sized plastic tubing insert. I just heat the ends of the
plastic insert with a needle in place to keep the tube open.
Also shown is a Eumer tube fly tool for holding the tube and to stop it
rolling over
Alan and others
This is my set up.
The nylon leader material is tied directly to the hook and around the hook
shank several turns. When pulled tight, it butts up against the hook eye and
hangs straight. Only the eye of the hook is placed into the clear tubing
which is also attached to the end o
