Tie on a piece of thick mono or a piece of weed trimmer cord to extend the hook shank. Melting it in the tip can keep the material in the head from slipping. (picture) - 1 - Overhanging extension - 1 - Overhanging extension - Global FlyFisher

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From the article "Steelhead Beetle"

1 - Overhanging extension

Tie on a piece of thick mono or a piece of weed trimmer cord to extend the hook shank. Melting it in the tip can keep the material in the head from slipping.
Martin Joergensen ©2013 

Photo/illustration: Martin Joergensen ©2013



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