Anatomy of a Hook - Tail Fly Fishing Magazine
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By The Flyboss (originally published in Tail #26 – November/December 2016) All hooks have an eye, shank, gap, point, and (usually) a barb. Each component of a hook plays an important role in catching a fish but not all hooks are the same. With so many hook styles available, it can be a difficult task
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Tail Fly Fishing Magazine Issue 37 - September/October 2018 by Tail Fly Fishing Magazine - Issuu
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