[James Laraway]

thought i would see how the Gamakatsu 'stinger' hooks would look like when used for salmon singles...

[Derek Roxborough]

 I use the smaller ones for my trout flies, I have used these for a while now, Derek Roxborough

[James Laraway]

Vulturine guinea fowl on  trout flies ?  I am impressed. If I need a loan I know where to come 😉

[Derek Roxborough]

 the Hooks! I haven't seen VBGF since the 60's, Derek Roxborough

[James Laraway]

🤣

[Derek Roxborough]

it's the Gamakatsu hooks James I use the trout size, I used to tie Vbg flies in the 60's, buying the feathers from Donegal fly tying supplies, at 17/6d per dozen, very expensive then, I tied these up after reading Ransomes "Rod and Line", it was him that publicised the fly, Derek Roxborough

[James Laraway]

Where do you get your hooks from Derek? I’m not making a a special trip to Houston for more...

[James Laraway]

 'monkey style'

[Euan Innes]

I was gifted Guinea Fowl years ago and I wish I knew where I have put it! I suspect that someone near Beauly may have ended up with it....
Love the hooks! For another straight eye type hook try the Veniard Osprey salt water hooks. I do all my salmon singles on them and I love them.
http://www.veniard.com/product2447/section181/

Quite good for the salt too apparently.....

Euan

[Derek Roxborough]

 Hilevel.com do them it,s a Swedish Co. but the postage isn't bad, cheers Derek Roxborough