{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Lake Needwood Largie

I recently encountered some hookup issues as well.

Don't feel it is a hook clearance problem.  I think its possibly hook size / hook style.  Could also be that I didn't set the hook well enough.  I had two smaller bass come off shortly after having them on for a few seconds.

 

 

 

On Friday, June 14, 2013 10:25:32 AM UTC-4, namfos wrote:

Nedak, I think your hook up problems stem from not enough clearance for the point of the hook. IOW, the body's too big. Plus, the rubber legs look mighty large and probably interfere too. If they were splayed out in a horizontal plane they might not be a problem or try more flexible legs or use marabou. Longer shanked hooks and/or hooks with a wider gap will likely help too, say Mustad 3366 which come in a variety of sizes (including size 8) or "stinger" hooks . See attached.

Mark

On Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:51:08 PM UTC-4, Nedak wrote:

Namfos-

I fished WW this am before the storm.  I used a gurgler and got plenty of hits but I did not land anything.   I wonder if the fly was too big and the hook too small.  I tied the below on a long shank size 8 hook.  Its gurgler silly leg combo.

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