Use a small, light wire hook and heavy enough tippet. Hang up and the hook straightens out rather than having it break off. I find that 10 lb. FC is enough to straighten the hooks I use. Also, design the fly so that it is stable riding hook point up and we'll snag up less.Is it possible to tie a tube fly ,that when you hang up,you loose only the hook and not the tube? If possible how is it done? Thanks for your reply. slack
Two questions, two answers. Not sure what the first is asking...sorry. As far as the second, yes. I have found the figure 8 knot slightly stronger than the basic clinch knot, which is the plan. And I have found the basic clinch strong enough for a tippet (fly) knot. I tend to go heavy on the tippet for river run fish here in B.C. But do test your own... one fellow I know used a single overhand knot (a granny) and lost everything each time. I mentioned to him that he was tying in his own wind knots...the light went on. Cheers, Buff.Thanks to all of you for your suggestions! Just one other question. What would be your choice for knots to use ,for the loop or joining a very small piece of mono with a knot on both ends that's just 2 inches long. Is the figure 8 knot with the bead stronger than my fly knot? Again thank you!! slack