goose54cdd
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What is the difference? Can you use regular beads on the flat eye?
I know what they look like, thanks. Are the flatheads valued because they can accept regular drilled beads?this
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you can use slotted or countersunk beads on any style of jig hook
...you can use slotted or countersunk beads on any style of jig hook
i was simply asking which hook you were asking aboutI know what they look like, thanks.
I wasn't being sarcastic, Norm. I seriously want to know why one is flat. I really don't know why. Is there an advantage to one over the other?i was simply asking which hook you were asking about
sorry to make that mistake
Advantage? Yes, of course, that's why there are only 12 fly patterns known to man. Those 12 have an advantage over all others.I wasn't being sarcastic, Norm. I seriously want to know why one is flat. I really don't know why. Is there an advantage to one over the other?
Lighten up FrancisWow! Forget the question was ever posed.
To my thinking a benefit to flateye jig hooks might be is that they accept countersunk beads? I don't know! I've been tying and teaching for over 40 years, but jig hooks are a fairly recent fad. Thanks to all for their opinions, but I'm still not sure, hahaha!This piqued my interest so I did a little searching and have found some comments that the flat eye hooks are supposed to allow dragging of the jig along rocks and wood to prevent snagging. Sounds line a load of manure to me but I am not a hook engineer. I really can't see how either one would make a difference.
No it has nothing to do with countersunk beads. The 60 degree (or whatever) bend below the eye determines what beads will fit best. Yes, you can make countersunk beads work, but they will not fit any better than with a straight eye. The fish won't care, but your flies will not look as neat and tidy as they do with slotted beads intended to be used with jig hooks.To my thinking a benefit to flateye jig hooks might be is that they accept countersunk beads? I don't know!