was wondering if you've seen Les Johnson's book on tube flies- Les just
joined this list but I think he's out of town currently. I've used tube
flies in the Sea of Cortez for dorado & bonita & I liked the durability of
them. For some reason I don't use tubes on my saltwater flies locally-
something about messing with the tube tying vise that I don't like. Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sean Ransom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 1:37 PM
Subject: Tube Flies
> Been messing around with tube flies lately and was wondering if any of
> the members use them with any success. I have tied up a bunch but really
> have not had a chance to try them out. I am hoping to take them out to
> the salt this weekend.
>
> The logical reasons behind why tube flies are a good way to go (
> increased catch rate due to shorter shank hook, flies are not damaged as
> easily, easier fish release) all seem very attractive. The only downside
> seems to be that they are a tad bulkier than baitfish imitations tied on
> a streamer hook.
>
> If some of you folks do use them with good success I would be curious to
> hear about some patterns you find effective.
>
> Thanks as usual.
>
>
> -sean
>
