Jeff, You said what I was saying, just more directly. Economy of words, too, I guess. LOL I figured when Jimi saw the amount of work it would mean, and the vast assortments of results, he'd see the need for a simpler solution, like yours.
But, I didn't want to take a project away from him that he might enjoy doing, either. Sounds like he had fun just planning it. Jimi, Flytying is a personal endeavor first and foremost. Do what you'll enjoy doing. Then if everyone, or even anyone, else can use it, that's a bonus. If you want to do a leader/hook project, and it will help you in any way that makes it worthwhile, then do it. You'll gain a great knowledge of hooks and leaders, at the very least (besides a good supply). Your results of comparing knot-strengths would be helpful to us all, but don't forget to weigh in the factors of age and exposure to UV and water chemicals, abrasion, nick-strength, etc. Getting your hobby priorities straight: (Of course there are other 'life' priorities) First comes you, the flytier/flyfisherman. (Preparing your offering for the FISH and enjoying doing it) Next comes the fish, if you're really a flyfisherman. (Includes not just fishing, but the preparation to fish- like your project) Then comes the 'industry', with all of its myriads of distractions. (Shows, books, CD's, club projects, orders, etc.) When you're not flytying or flyfishing, you're being distracted. DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: "mel hocken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Don O, Tippit to Hook project > Sounds like a efficient system Jeff, I like to keep my fishing as > uncomplicated as possible. My motto when it comes to fishing is "LESS IS > MORE". The fewer items I have to deal with when on the water the more time I > have to fish. > > Mel > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jeff Frye" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 8:12 AM > Subject: Re: [VFB] Don O, Tippit to Hook project > > > I just take my hook size and divide by 3 and use that tippet. Size 16 would > get 5x. It saves me from taking a spreadsheet wading.
