how to make spider's

[buck128]

Do any of y'all know how to put the the hook in the foam to make spider's.And do y'all know what size hooks are good for bluegill flies I've Benn using a size 8 and I think it may be to small. All help is appreciated

[Redman]

I like a # 10 Dry fly hook. I have maybe 300 or so that I bought back when they were real iron and forged. I tie maybe 3 every year and don't fish them that often. There is a gentleman that fishes Bream all the time with a fly rod. He likes to fish both #10's and 12's on a 2x long shank for his spiders. He does well here on the lake. I have fished with him a couple of times. He is a good fly fisherman just not my cup of tea. Do it every once in a while but am hooked on jig fishing even for bluegills.

I just tie on the foam body I never thread the body on a hook. A small drop of head cement and over coat of Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails seals it good. Skip's Home made head cement works about as good as any out there and is inexpensive after the first batch is made. I almost have a life time supply of it. Be sure and ask him about it.

Redman

[buck128]

Thanks I will get some of those hooks ans I will

[skiptomylu]

Use the links I sent you and we will keep in touch so I can help more with what ever you need. Glad you told me who you were since I know you already from before.

[buck128]

Thanks appreciate it and lol