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Old 17-07-2007, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by diawl bach
The buoyancy of the deer hair is good enough to float a Kamasan B175 no problemo, I've been using size 12's and the trout like them. I'd say the heavier hook acts as kind of keel and aligns it nicely for a quick retrieve over the water surface.
I totally agree on that DB! I think bushier flies often need more weight underneath to get them to sit properly - unless one is very very careful to get the wing perfectly aligned.

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