I recently bought size 12 and size 16 tiemco dry fly hooks. Can I also use these hooks for nymphs (hares ear, copper john, prince nymphs etc) or do they not sink well enough?
I recently bought size 12 and size 16 tiemco dry fly hooks. Can I also use these hooks for nymphs (hares ear, copper john, prince nymphs etc) or do they not sink well enough?
3 Responses to “Fly Fishing Dry And Wet Fly Hooks?”
Yes you can use them for tying nymphs, the major problem you will be facing here is hook strength as a lighter wire is used for dry flies. As for sinking you can counter that with a beadhead or if you don’t want to use a bead Gehrkes makes a product called “Xink” that is used for wet flies.(Gehrkes makes “Gink” for dry flies)
Yes, they will sink as soon as the fly gets soaked. Still I reccommend either using a bead or using a regular nymph hook.
You can use them as already mentioned strength is the key issue here, they will sink so long as you make a lead under body or a bead head (tungsten or brass) as ive already said strength is the problem, depending on the wire gauge, try to get some wet hooks for nymphs.
you’d be better off buying nymph hooks, the dry fly hooks don’t hold up well after nymphing. they will rust easier and snap easier.