Articulated Streamer Hooks

[Jdecoudres]

was wondering why everyone uses a bigger hook as the front then the trailer hook on a articulated streamer? Why caint you use the same hook on the rear as you do the front? Thanks

[Lancer09]

You can use the same hook. I often do. But part of the idea of an articulated fly is that it gets a lot of wiggle. A smaller hook holds less material and moves on the back more than the front hook.

[Brian Wise]

You can use the same hook. I often do. But part of the idea of an articulated fly is that it gets a lot of wiggle. A smaller hook holds less material and moves on the back more than the front hook.

Exactly.

I use the same hook on bigger bodied flies that are getting a lot of movement from material, like Double Deceivers but for the most part I will go a little smaller on the back hook.