Slide Inn Q&A #14 - Choosing the Right Hooks with Kelly Galloup
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- In this Q&A Segment Dan Kaplan writes:
" With the hundreds maybe thousands of hook options on the market, how do you find consistency in the hooks you tie on? Do you have one go to hook for all your nymphs, and one for streamers, and one for tires, etc? I found myself buying and tying on dozens of different nymph, streamer, dry fly hooks and I really think I need to consolidate the variations of hooks I use (that way I can purchase larger quantities and keep hook prices low). Without asking too many questions: What are your go to hooks for nymphs and streamer patterns and do you find that some brands are far superior to others?"
It's always a good day when there's a new video, which means there's been a lot of fair with a few horrendous days lately. Glad to see you back.
So much to Learn ,.... I’m really trying Kelly. I’m getting closer to Retirement and then I can focus on these little details. Love the information. Thank you Buddy
Welcome back! One question that came to mind this season while tying was what role or importance does the bend and gap play in how you choose a hook? Is the idea to choose a hook that has a bend and gap that minimizes the “unnatural” factor of the fly or does that even matter?
Kelly, good to see you back. New to fly fishing and find your tips and tactics great. Thanks, and have a great Holiday Season. Gene.
I go back to those days to I don't know how many thousands of Mustads I have, but around 1983 I shifted over to partridge because a nearby fly shop had them, my hook up and landed fish rates when way up. I still tie on them, but I shifted over to TMC when the same shop started stocking them, I been tying on those for more than 30 years now. Very good hooks, but we got is so good now, that sticking with just one company for everything is like you say. I still have a couple of hundred Partridge Vince Marinaro Midge hooks in # 28, I still tie on them and I treat them like gold!
What is the best way to keep stuff organized in a small work space like what is the best containers what to use to store stuff what not to use how to label stuff in a convinent matter how to keep it organized how to organize the stuff you are using and the stuff you are not using ect. But like I said in a smaller area. Thanks for all you do for the fly fishing and tying community you really help people out including me keep up the work and ps one of my favorite things about your videos are you keep things interesting and you aren't boring to listen to. Thank you
Owen-
I'm not sure if you have seen it already, but we did a video on how to organize your tying materials a couple years back and you can find it here: th-cam.com/video/vzvZw_DnsZw/w-d-xo.html
Hey Kelly thanks for all the tips makin me a better tyer with every video. A quik question do you use any kind of treatment on your dry flies?ie scotch guard, water seal.
Great video as always! Glad to see you back putting up videos again.
Alright, so I am a beginner ( just last summer into fall )fly fisherman. With that said I have been fortunate enough to have been helped a lot. I started with borrowed Wal-Mart ish equipment to a gifted repaired bamboo rod and custom reel. I also have an Echo boost 480 in route. Going into my first real season I would like to see a top ten "work on these things" I couldn't give a crap about distance. I am interested in basic nymph, dry, wet, and streamer technique. Not sure if this is vague or asked a million times, but you asked for questions. Oh I am in Northern NH, so not sure if that is pertinent. Thanks I have enjoyed your channel
Kevin, good idea I will put in the hopper, thanks for watching, Kelly
Good video Kelly, nice to see you guys back online.
Happy New Year Kelly! Would really appreciate the follow up to this video. I’m curious about the trends new hook companies are creating with the shapes like wide gaps, etc. what makes a good hook beyond fit and finish? Do some shapes lead to more hook ups? Do some shapes lead more fish to the net? Some days I lose more fish than other days. Could the hook I’m using cause the difference? Also notice new designs on the hook points. Amazing detail. Does any of this matter? Thank you! Rhys
Possible Q and A Question. I have always hear mixed advice regarding fighting a fish or trout with a fly rod. I hear, dont raise your reel higher than your face, dont lower your rod and so on. Do you have any specific tips and recommendations on fighting fish with a fly rod to have a better chance of landing your fish?
Your a bad ass Kelly good to see u back
Thanks Guman
Kelly, I grew up in Colorado and am an avid streamer fisherman for trout. However after moving down south I am being introduced to many other fish species on the streamer fly. In your experience, do other fish species (bass, muskie, pike, saltwater species, etc.) favor different streamer fly designs or actions than those preferred by trout? If so, what are the differences you tie into your streamer flies for these other fish species? Thank you. Love your channel.
Hello Kelly! I'm new to fly fishing and tying. What materials should a beginner like myself start tying with and what hook sizes to use for streamers? I have fished all my life and i just wish i would've found interest in fly fishing long ago. It's all in my blood now. Need your help!
Kelly... I really enjoy your videos. Just found your channel. You're sessions ''teach'', not just show how to tie a fly. A question, please... I was told that only certain flies can be fished in the Tenkara style and '' Tenkara flies'' cannot be fished
Mr. Galloup, I think I may have a few possible topics for Q&A. First, perhaps you could voice your opinion on material substitution when the called for material is unavailable locally (ie. when can it be done, when should it be avoided). Certain materials like marabou in my opinion, are rreplaceable, however I would like to hear the opinion of a master behind the vice as to what can and what shouldn't be substituted. Second, whats your opinion on tying nymphs on jig hooks? By this I'm referring to more traditional patterns (such as hares ears, pheasant tails etc.). Finally, what is your opinion on UV-cure resin, I don't see it used a whole lot in your patterns (I apologize if this is incorrect) and would like you hear you weigh in on its advantages or if you think it is more of "look" thing that attracts anglers.
Thanks for all you do for the sport, I hope to one day make it down to the Madison to thank you in person.
Nolan E, Ontario, Canada
Loved it. As my Grandpa used to say about me. You're windy as a bag of farts. Always usable info. Please touch on wide gape like my favorite TMC 2488H. Do you think there is any reason NOT to use a short shank wide gape.
Kelly do you think trigger points/ hot spots on flies work that well? Ive tied dozens of flies with hotspots and i always go back to a regular simple fly color scheme and seem to hook way more fish.
It totally makes sense trying to find the right fit. I want the pattern to dictate the tie and not the hook. I don't want the hook to dictate the pattern.
I also have another question when buying furs like rabbit beaver muscrat fox squril badger deer elk bucktail ect what is the best way to buy them in small squares or in full body and what to look for when buying these furs and what is the best way to store them
Kelly... So sorry, I didn't finish my last comment/question. I think that you understand my confusion. Is there a difference in ''Tenkara'' flies ? Thank you.
I apologize for confusion. I don't think I will ever get the hang of using computers.
What's the best hook for wooly bugger/leach pattern for salmon? Most I've used have straightened out!
Kelly uses the Daiichi 2421, I know that's what he uses for most of his steelhead buggers as well. Should be strong enough for ya!
Great man....🙂
Kelly what is the best way to organize all your materials and also do you need to have so many tools.
We did a video a few years back on organizing your materials and you can find it here: th-cam.com/video/vzvZw_DnsZw/w-d-xo.html
Feliz Navidad 🎅👍
I can say you got hooked on fly tying by looking at background lol
What are some good materials to start tying flys?
Jackson 13
I am 58 years old, and have developed a tremor in my hands. Do you have any suggestions on how I can continue tying tiny midges? I began tying when I was 8 years old with my Dad, and want to tie till I die. Thanks, from Bill in Minnesota. BTW, we sure miss the Herters catalog!
Bill, I am a year older than you and have started to see a little of that as well. Don't really have an answer but if I find out I will let you know. KG
KG, sounds great. BS
Bill, While I do not have your condition and I do hope you find a successful treatment, I would add this suggestion. As a tier I understand your issue. One possibility is to operate the bobbin with two hands. The second hand trying to stabilize the dominate hand. How well that can be done while making a size 22 zebra midge is difficult to guess.
Another is try and use a rotary vise where you rotate the hook rather wrapping the hook with thread. I have seen them work on larger hooks than midge size so some experimenting should be done before a major purchase.
I wish you good luck and success. As a parting thought... Can you find a cure for my arthritis of thumbs?
Clint, many of my friends in the Saint Paul fly tiers club also suffer from arthritis to some degree. They suggest a hand brace that an orthopaedic doctor can prescribe. Heck, many of the doctor they went to were also fly tiers and had problems themselves. a real close friend of mine uses a heating pad made of field corn in a denim bag that's been microwaved for 1.5 minutes. As he ties, he rests his right hand on the heated corn bag for a few seconds or more. It does help his pain and dexterity, and allows him to tie a couple dozen flies in one sitting. I just tried the same technique, and it works well to calm the muscles in the hands, which in turn reduces the tremors. The two-hand-wrap doesn't work very well, but you are right on the money with your suggestion to use a rotary vice.
Thanks, Bill from Minnesota.
Hey, it's snowing again. Come on early spring!
Bill, I have cooked corn in a microwave but never thought about using it to be heating source. I will give it a try. I have a couple of pair of old jeans that will volunteer for that duty. I do hope you are correct about the early spring. It will be nice to use some of the flies being tied.
Good luck with the hands.
Clint
KellyI just purchased a Petijean bobbin to see how I’d like it. So far don’t like it very well. Seems to allow the thread to dislodge from from the tip when trying to use tip of bobbin to push the thread over hackle butt or hair which is very annoying. The dubbing loop feature and thread tensioning spring are great but the tip opening to All w easy threading isn’t compatible with my style of tying. Have you used one and what are your thoughts..
Greg
Worth a listen to Jerry French on development of his hooks for patterns at podcast episode: April Vokey (Audio) - #26 Jerry French - The Intruder Fly.
Hi Kelly - how about discussing why you use deer hair vs. elk for you flies. When I was there this summer, I was able to get a few of your "older" flies to highlight in my website's Throw Back Thursday segment. You tied a Compara Spinner (www.johnkreft.com/galloups-compara-spinner/) and used deer hair for a short tail. I recall you talking about the great floating properties of deer hair. Perhaps you could expand on that topic in one of your videos. John Kreft
John-
We touched on that subject in a couple of videos last year, and hopefully these two links will provide some answers on deer vs. elk hair. Thanks-- John McClure
Video 1: th-cam.com/video/ZVS-6IvlAaY/w-d-xo.html
Video 2: th-cam.com/video/LjMejq3olis/w-d-xo.html
i wanna see what johnny looks like and how you guys got to know each other and how he came to work for u
Have you used Congo hair?
Brad, not much. I paly around a little with all the synthetics like EP, Polar Ihairs Icewing etc but I dont use it as much as alot of guys do. Check out Gunnar Bramer and Rich Strolis they both work with it a ton, especially Gunnar he does some bad ass stuff with it, KG
Why are hooks so complicated? There has got be a better system!
to be honest who needs that many hooks n o b o d y !