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Hook Properties and Considerations

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Published on Feb 14. 2017 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited 8 years ago

Hooks

Articulated flies

Jigs

I give my opinion on the factors that impact my hook selection, and how they affect the overall style of my design. This video includes considerations for articulating flies, jerk flies, jig flies, and swim flies.

Originator

Gunnar Brammer

Originator's web site

http://www.streamersbygunnar.com/

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