On Thu, 8 Apr 2004 08:26:32 +0000 (UTC), "Simondo"
wrote:

Good Question with many answers, as personal preference tends to rule.

I use a hooktier and put 6 turns in away from the spade. I get perfect
strong knots every time (unless I rush!). I nearly always use eyed hooks for
sizes over 10s

By over 10 i assume you mean bigger hooks not bigger numbers ie size 6
not size 16