Hi Karel,
Glad you like the site. I'll add more patterns after I get moved and
begin my tying sessions once more.

Body length, for me, is really a matter of preference and imitation to
some extent. I try to make the bodies end on the shank, on most of the
flymphs, so that if you drew a line downward it would strike the barb
about half way through. I've often tied the Black Gnat very short to
look, actually, more gnat-like. Tied longer, I think it works great for
dark or black caddis. Also, spiders are tied, generally, on shorter
shanked hooks with fairly short bodies or with the hackle actually
wound over the body.

Everyone ties a little differently and has little quirks, so to speak.
Tie what works the best for you, or better still, for what the fish
like. You'll find your fishing more rewarding if you do.

Mark


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