At 04:00 PM 9/29/02, you wrote:
> > Ok all,
> >
> > My inventory of hooks is made up of predominantly down eye hooks and I use
> > the improved clinch knot. What should I be using with these hooks? the
> > Turtle? What is it and where can I get instructions on how to tie it?
> >
> > Sigh, all this after finally feeling like I could tie an improved clinch
> > fairly quickly.
> >
> > JoeL
The turle knot is particularly important with turn down eyes on dry
flies...... helps to insure that they land and float correctly. The
improved clinch may be fine for streamers, wets and nymphs, but stick to
the Turle on dries.
Stephen
