Originally Posted by
Physion
Ok, I'll admit to a lack of understanding. What is the advantage of tying these on a tube as opposed to tying them directly on the hook as most flies are tied? Can someone enlighten me? I found some coffee stirrers and am tying some, but I don't see why they'll be better than just tying to a hook.
Physion,
Some of us anglers that like to flyfish, especially when chasing steelhead, have found that tying larger patterns (google steelhead intruders) on tubes sliding on the line tied to an octopus hook, is easier than using long shanked hooks, and when the fish hits the fly and hooks it's self, the fly slides on the line and lasts longer because it's less likely to be chewed up by the fish.
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