Rene I have used both. The extend hooks I use mostly for show. I find them a bit more of a hassle than tying extended bodies by other methods. The parachute hook really isn't of much help. You are stuck with one location for the post and you still have to wrap it correctly than you have the add hassle of cutting it.
Just my 2 cents Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rene Zillmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 8:28 AM Subject: [VFB] Special Hooks > List, > > I'm asking for your opinion. > > There are several special hooks in the market. Example: K10 von Partridge, > it is intended to be used for extended bodied dries. There is a fundament > for the extended body already in the hook. > > There is also a hook, which has already the parachute post on it - made from > hook wire. > > What do you think about this hooks? From a purist's point of view - I > guess -- a double NO. From practical PoV: Saves time, help for the > beginner... What is with the additional weight? Reaction of the fish? Might > fish hurt? What are your opinion and ideas? > > Rene/Germany > > >
