Hook types

[mute]

I accidently ordered Dry Fly sz 18 hookes when i meant Wet Fly/Nymph. Is there going to be a big difference that i should order the correct ones. To clarify, will the ties not look right? Or will they work out just fine?

 

[harry]

I believe the only difference is dry fly hooks are 1x strong and wet fly hooks are 2x strong, which makes one heavier to get the wet down easier.

 

[jayL]

They'll sink. Tie them fuller and use more gink to combat this.

 

[JackM]

'Tis wiser to tie wet flies on dry fly hooks than to try to float a sparsely tied dry on a nymph hook.

 

[Bruno]

i tie most of my nymphs on dry fly hooks. why by two boxes of hooks,when you can buy one ? If you need more weight add lead or a bead.

 

[MKern]

I tie wild brookie flies (nymphs) on 2x extra fine hooks; if it's any consolation. Better piercing power, with less harm to the fish.