Why Tube Flies for Steelhead Just Work Better
If you're tired of losing fish to leverage, it might be time to start tying tube flies for steelhead. I remember the first time I made the switch; I was pretty skeptical, but the mechanics alone changed my hook-up ratio almost instantly. There's something deeply frustrating about swinging a beautiful, hand-tied intruder for three hours, finally getting that violent grab, and then watching the fish pop off because a long-shanked hook acted like a pry bar in its jaw. ...