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Section 7: Fly Fishing Subject: Keel Fly Msg# 769902
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In another message you wrote: I have used keel hooks for many years. I probably still have some of the Mustad keel hooks around here someplace. I like them when you don't want a lot of weight with lead eyes. I just took a look for regular keel hooks and the only hook I found was the Gamakatsu C13U Multi-Use Keel-Style Fly Hook. Not even close to the Mustad Keel Hook. If I get a chance I will take a photo of a fly I have tied on the Mustad Keel Hook. I was really sorry to see Mustad stopped manufacturing the original Keel hooks. I wrote a story some years ago about a fellow who originally promoted Keel hooks. He used them on all sorts of species, mainly to fish deep. As I recall he used a length of wire line at the end of his fly line to drag the fly right along the bottom. I'll see if I can dig up more info on him. An interesting guy. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: How many folks are familiar with the Keel hook and use flies tied on Keel hooks. They are still a major item in my fly box, for both fresh and salt water. Unfortunately, Mustad stopped manufacturing Keel hooks and most "keel" flies today are a variation on the original Mustad Keel hook. The fly below is an example of the non-Mustad variation of the Keel hook. I'll have to take a photo of th original Keel hook and post it here. I see on the web that tyers are looking to buy any Keel hooks they can find. The major attribute of the hook design is to cause the fly to ride in the water with the hook up rather than down. This makes it perfect for snag-filled waters, or slow retrieving a bonefish fly across a grassy bottom.
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