I made a crude adaptor for tying tubes, but can't remember exactly what it
was. I tied a bunch, and then never used them, as I considered them more
for salmon than steelhead and I just don't do too much salmon fishing. It
was a steel rod that was flat on one end and would clamp in my vise (a
regal) Somehow ,a sizable bait fish imitator, that is quite visable, with a
small stinger hook aft, and can be casted on a lighter rod than one with a
hook that long, makes good sense to me. Jere (another subject) I've
come up with an easy to tie, spinner pattern, that is visible, if anyone
wants to hear it. I seldom used spinners on the coast, but expect to over
here in Idaho. Jere
----- Original Message -----
From: "bill hamilton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 10:24 PM
Subject: Re: Tube Flies
> 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
> >
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