Re: [VFB] Tying on #16 and smaller hooks

[GGFlyTyer]

Hey Chuck,   When Im tying on those smaller hooks I use either peacock or ostrich herls, it gives the shape on the hook but doesnt take away from the gap as much as chenille. The ostrich does come in different colors, in fact, so does the peacock. But the ostrich moves better in the water. You can even tie down to 22-24 with the ostrich.   Ray Gattus Sr     In a message dated 4/23/2006 9:06:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 4/23/2006 1:10:02 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Folks: I was wondering if anybody else has trouble with things like chenille covering the hook gap on #16 and smaller hooks??? Seems that even when I use Micro chenille it wants to fill in the hook's gap and thus, I get bites, but lose a lot of fish...And, if I start up farther from the hooks bend, I only get about one good wrap, or then it covers the hook's eyes???? I tried going to a 3/0 thread body, and/or unraveling a regular knitting yarn, and using a strand of it,and using floss as well, but I lose the "sparkle" of the "crystal chenille" that attracts the fish.. Thanks for any ideas..Thanks, Chuck   Morning Chuck...my way with the smaller hooks is simple...smaller amount of material and thread!  piece of cake!   Tom in VT   I fish and hunt because the voices in my head tell me to.....