I still would like to answer these questions:
My assumptions:
1. for hooks of similar design and same shank length, the hook with the larger gape will tend to ride more point downward
2. tying the lead (in particular lead eyes) on the bottom of the shank will cause the point to ride downward
Questions unanswered:
1. For hooks of similar size and shape: In order, which eye design causes the hook to ride more point DOWNWARD? Downeye, straight (ring) eye, up eye?
2. What effect does curvature of the hook shank add to the hook balance? (such as TMC 200R)
3. What effect does shortening a curved hook have on the hook balance? (such as scud/caddis pupa hook)
4. I have seen some references that say to weight the hook shank in the area above the hook barb. No reasons are given. What effects does this method of weighting have?
Thanks, Wes Wada Bend, Oregon
I can picture what empirical tests of these questions would look like, but don't have the time to pursue them at the moment. I am hoping someone out there has the answers or the links.
