I have just uploaded a pdf document of tiemco fly and salt water hooks.
Fly fishing hook size chart actual size.
Hook thickness is technically a part of fly fishing hook size although it isn t as noticeable when compared to shank and gap size.
Size 06 04 02 01 small 15 14 13 12 economy 34 32 30 28.
The recurve design ensures most fish are hooked in the corner of the mouth.
A size 4 is a fairly large fly and a size 24 is a very small fly.
In such cases it is better to use smaller hooks sized from 14 to 10.
Sizes on your screen are not accurate as they.
The size of hooks and flies gets bigger as the hook gets smaller.
The most common fly hooks range from size 1 all the way up to size 32.
The size of the hook is chosen based on the type of fly you re tying.
Trout fishing hook size is depends on the fish habits and environment.
Here are a few basic things to think about that should help you figure out fly hook sizes and fly sizes.
For fly fishing with an artificial fly it is not necessary to hide the hook point inside the fly.
Leave the drag on and fish hook themselves.
Ideal for surfcasting and deep water fishing they will catch fish for the kids too.
The x system also applies to hook thickness as well for example 2x heavy thick.
The lower the number the larger the hook.
It s necessary to know what size of hook you need before you begin any sort of fly tying.
The sizes appear to be fairly accurate but only if you print the chart at 100.
For example if the water is quiet and really clear then trout are more smart in their feeding habits.
There is one other main feature that shapes fly fishing hook size hook thickness.