FLYMPH FORUM

So I haven't contributed squat lately....here goes
Ken Sawada Up Eye Olive Hook

The following are coated with clear cure goo...then zapped with a UV light


depending on what material you use....when you hit it with a UV light things can really light up

Vern-O,

You are now officially excused.

Well done.

Cheers,
Hans W

Outstanding, I've always wanted to see a fly tied on that Sawada hook--it, the Mustad R50, and the Gamakatsu S10U seem the only TUE game in town other than the few made by Gaelic Supreme.

CreationBear wrote:Outstanding, I've always wanted to see a fly tied on that Sawada hook--it, the Mustad R50, and the Gamakatsu S10U seem the only TUE game in town other than the few made by Gaelic Supreme.

*chuckle*

The Grip 14723BL I have been using for a series of flies I have posted here does not count?

Cheers,
Hans W

The Grip 14723BL

Ha, no doubt you deserve a monthly stipend from South Africa! FWIW, I always think of that Grip and the TMC206 as more emerger hooks and not classic "flymph" irons, though of course that's my own idiosyncratic classification system.

First time I bought a pack of those TMC206BLs I didn't know which way to clamp it in the vise!

CreationBear wrote:FWIW, I always think of that Grip and the TMC206 as more emerger hooks and not classic "flymph" irons, though of course that's my own idiosyncratic classification system.

CB,

Many would agree with you

Me, I have found the 14723BL an incredibly versatile hook, straddling with ease a range of styles of fly.

FWIW2 - Sprite indeed have some nice up eye hooks under their own steam, as well as those under the Gaelic Supreme brand. Partridge used to have some also, but likely they have been axed in the years past.

Cheers,
Hans W

PS No monthly stipend - simply a satisfied customer

[quote][PS No monthly stipend - simply a satisfied customer /quote]

Hey, I'm sure you move a lot of merchandise--hold out for the bling.

Great to see your softies again Vern. Love the flies and can't wait to play with the new ideas. Hopefully I can get back to the vice this coming weekend. I haven't tyed a fly in almost two weeks. I'm beginning to have withdrawals. (humor)

Way cool flies Vern.....beautes! Welcome home Ray. Check your PM box.