Tying Nymphs - curved or straight hooks?

On 28 Oct, 18:38, Karel wrote:
.. Does anybody else tie
nymphs on curved hooks and/or what is your take on this?

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Nymph bodies are usually straight when they are swimming. One may use
some curved hooks for particular functions, but generally straight
hooks with the correct dressing are more successful. Some curved
hooks cause problems with presentation as well, preventing the nymph
from moving properly. Quite a few curved hooks are also very bad
hookers, many curves close the gape, and give the hook a bad angle of
penetration.

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I just sat down to tie some GRHE and found I don't have any regular
nymph hooks in the size I want. I do have some caddis hooks in the
right size so I tied some up on those. They look fine, I sure they
will catch fish. I'll find out on Monday.


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I will use a curved (scud) hook for caddis larva, certain bead head
nymphs (e.g. Gabriels Trumpet Hare's ear) and, um, scuds.

I doubt it it makes any difference, but I like the way they look for a
few patterns, and they do catch their share of fish.


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