I know you posted this 1+ year ago so maybe too late for questions but, wondering why a lot of these tarpon flies are tied so far back on the hook and leave so much front shank exposed?
Classic tarpon flies are normally tied with exposed shank so the fly could be tied with a snell knot. With smaller diameter leaders now most people no longer snell the hook and go with other knots like a loop knot for movement.
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I appreciate that!
I know you posted this 1+ year ago so maybe too late for questions but, wondering why a lot of these tarpon flies are tied so far back on the hook and leave so much front shank exposed?
Classic tarpon flies are normally tied with exposed shank so the fly could be tied with a snell knot. With smaller diameter leaders now most people no longer snell the hook and go with other knots like a loop knot for movement.
@@cwflies Thank you! I wondered why some leave the hook bare, some wrap them.
Just my take…I thread wrap that bare area these days with a bright color thread because it helps me maintain a visual on the fly.