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Old 24-09-2011, 05:45 PM
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Default Hook size for nymphing

Hello,
I am fairly new to fly fishing and have a quick question. I am about to buy a bunch of nymphs online but P'm not quite sure the best size of hook to get. I fish creeks where the fish vary in size from 6 in -18 in. I was thinking size 16 would be the best, but maybe 18 would be good too. If you could give any input that would be amazing. Thanks!
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Old 24-09-2011, 06:22 PM
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Default Re: Hook size for nymphing

It really depends upon the size oif the nymphs the fish would expect to see.

However, sizes 16 and 18 would be a good general size to start with.
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Default Re: Hook size for nymphing

the size of the nymph all depends on where you are fishing:
rivers; i fish rivers for trout alot and when i am making nymphs i tend to use hook sizes, from a size 12 to a size 22. i mostly use a B100 size 14 to 18 as i find them very productive. on a lake i would make nymphs on size 12 to 14.

hope this helps you
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Default Re: Hook size for nymphing

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i mostly use a B100 size 14 to 18
Where did you find the size 18 B100s ?
Can't seem to find them anywhere under size 16s.
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