Nymph hooks

[Delarock]

I'm not sure if i should put this into the tying folder or here, but since it's nymph specific...

Does anyone tie nymph patterns on the curved caddis/scud hooks?

What are some good patterns to tie on the curved hooks?

[SlowNDeep]

I tie lots of non descript nymphs on curved shank hooks, both the 200R and the caddis/scud hooks (2487, 2457, 80200, 80250).

Just a few of the named patterns I tie are: Eggs, Zebra midge, and WD-40's, plus many other unnamed (or unknown names) patterns

Here are just a few that are in my box now

[AaronJasper]

slondeep... i dont think that anyone could have come up with a better answer. delarock, if you have those flies you will catch more fish. great post slondeep!!!!

[hot4nymphs]

Hey Slo,
nice picture!
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[SlowNDeep]

Got this really cool camera at work that was getting no use, so I've been trying it out.

I can literally get the lens 2 cm from the fly and focus selectively, it's pretty cool.

[Streamfiend]

hi guys,
I had to take a break, Ive been tying all day and my eyes are crossed.... :P :-X :-X

[Nymphmeister]

Hey SloNDeep, those are some fishy looking flies. Looks like you are a big fan of the Tiemco 2457, that's a really good hook. I've been playing with their newer 2499SP-BL- it's sort of a barbless version of the straight-eyed 2488H, and it has a "Super Point" on it. There were some in the last "Guide Pack" from Umpqua, I think you got some?

[AaronJasper]

i really didnt like the barbless style hook. i will stick to the 2488h. i had a discussion with another member and we are surprised that the large hook diameter does not detract from the flies effectiveness. i also use the 2457 for all of my other flies that need a curved hook.

[SlowNDeep]

[quote author=Nymphmeister link=topic=216.msg1703#msg1703 date=1173929308]
Hey SloNDeep, those are some fishy looking flies. Looks like you are a big fan of the Tiemco 2457, that's a really good hook. I've been playing with their newer 2499SP-BL- it's sort of a barbless version of the straight-eyed 2488H, and it has a "Super Point" on it. There were some in the last "Guide Pack" from Umpqua, I think you got some?
[/quote]

Nope

[AaronJasper]

feeling left out arent we you didnt miss too much.... i didnt think much of those hooks. do you de barb your flies or do you keep them barbed?