Something Scott didn't mention. If you're going to tie with high quality saltwater hooks, put a short piece of flourescent orange tubing over the points of the hooks (notice them in the photo). This protects the points and you (saving bloodshed), and your thread from being cut on the tip while you are tying. The orange is easy to spot so you remember to remove it just before casting. Trust me, these new hooks are some kinda' sharp (I'm using Trey Combs billfish hooks) and will make you bleed at the slightest poke, and with the buried stinger, you will be poking yourself a lot, especially those examining the fly. So be kind to them too.
This is not a bad idea with any larger flies on very sharp hooks while being tied. I do it especially with my mice and sculpins (besides the SW flies). And if you don't stick the hook in foam to store it, just leave the tip protector on until you fish the fly. DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott J Crosby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 1:51 PM Subject: [VFB] DonO's Loreto Flies Question > Hey everyone if you have not seen DonO's Loreto fly batch you are really > missing it. They are very well done and are well worth a look at. > Now DonO for the Questions to begin. > Question #1: How are you securing the 2nd hook on the double hook fly's ? > Question #2: Are you using a Air brush to paint the strips and dots on > the side of the fly's ? > Question#3: Does awesome hair come in that many colors ? > These are just a few of the many questions I have........, got to go to > see the back doctor be back soon to get and ask more questions. > Thanks > Scott C
