Kev Here's a method taken from our new, A Compendium of Canadian Fly Patterns.
31. Linking tandem hooks on saltwater patterns The link is a loop of 25-lb test nylon monofilament about the length of the finished fly (3-4"). Thread ends through the front hook's turned-up eye from the rear for about 1", fold ends back under the shank and bind in all four monofilament strands tightly. The rear hook is not installed until the fly is completed. Hold the hook point up, compress the loop, thread it through the turned-up hook eye from the front, pull loop to the rear and bring it up over the hook point, then draw it forward against the eye. Note that on the Bill Nelson patterns: Anchovy, Bait Fish, Crab Spawn, Needle Fish, Mrs. Nelson, and Shrimp Spawn, after the fly is tied the front hook is cut off at the bend. This is optional. Cheers Paul http://www.galesendpress.com "Kevin W. Machon" wrote: > > DonO - which do you prefer? What method would you use to attach a short > trailer to a rabbit strip muddler or similar type streamer? What > weight/stiffness mono or other material would you use for something like > that? > > I know i get a lot of short strikes when streamer fishing - especially when > using a more active retrieve. I think adding a stinger hook will certainly > get more hook-ups out of those strikes. > > I agree w/ the last couple posts - this has been a great thread this week! > Thanks, all. > > Kev > > From: "DonO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [VFB] Streamer fishing > Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 18:02:12 -0700 > > Uhhh. I seem to remember something. Buggs forgot to remind me. > You wanted to know how to attach the trailer hook, right? Well, > there's at least a half-dozen ways. Depends on the size fly, the quarry, > and a few other variables. Does it need to be bite-proof? > > You can: > > Snell a mono > Snell a Tiger wire > Furl a mono or wire > Loop either > loop and shield > etc. > > DonO > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Michael Bliss > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 5:26 PM > Subject: Re: [VFB] Streamer fishing > > To all who helped with this line thank you. I learned a lot and I > ordered the suggested book. I am going to make a good effort using > streamers even though my comfortable way would be to nymph. I know I can > catch fish that way. Thanks for all your help and DonO I am still waiting > on answers to my reply to your post ;>) > > Mike > > On 12/1/06, Wes Wada <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.theflyshop.com/fly17.htm > > I was dinking around and happened on this streamer page at the link > above. > > Not trying to promote The Fly Shop in Redding, Calif.! > > Just thought the page had a nice pictorial assortment of a variety of > streamers. Wish I had a few of each! > > Wes Wada > Bend, Oregon > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.6/565 - Release Date: 12/2/2006 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get FREE company branded e-mail accounts and business Web site from > Microsoft Office Live > http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ -- Paul Marriner Outdoor Writing & Photography. Owner: Gale's End Press. Member: OWAA & OWC. Author of: A Compendium of Canadian Fly Patterns (co-author), Stillwater Fly Fishing: Tools & Tactics, How to Choose & Use Fly-tying Thread, Modern Atlantic Salmon Flies, Miramichi River Journal, Ausable River Journal, and Atlantic Salmon.
