Foghorn Posted February 6 Posted February 6 I use to tie a lot of zebra midges in the dark brown and either copper bead and wire or in gold. Not sure it looked much different than the black zebra midge when it got good and wet. I tie more RFSN with gold or copper beads and wire anymore. Got a good deal 20 years ago or so on Tiemco hooks from Jerry at Weaver's Tackle. He sold them to me at cost which at the time was $10 a hundred. Buddy, Danny decided he wanted some so he said just double the order and I'll pay you half. He was shocked when I told him I had ordered 1500 for both he and I. I assured him that if he didn't want all or part of his share, I would keep the entire order. It wasn't like they were going to go bad. He got his half! BilletHead and dpitt 2
BilletHead Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 1 hour ago, Foghorn said: I use to tie a lot of zebra midges in the dark brown and either copper bead and wire or in gold. Not sure it looked much different than the black zebra midge when it got good and wet. I tie more RFSN with gold or copper beads and wire anymore. Got a good deal 20 years ago or so on Tiemco hooks from Jerry at Weaver's Tackle. He sold them to me at cost which at the time was $10 a hundred. Buddy, Danny decided he wanted some so he said just double the order and I'll pay you half. He was shocked when I told him I had ordered 1500 for both he and I. I assured him that if he didn't want all or part of his share, I would keep the entire order. It wasn't like they were going to go bad. He got his half! When you fall into a honey pot like this again I want in 🤪 "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
kjackson Posted February 9 Posted February 9 On 2/5/2025 at 8:20 PM, BilletHead said: Yes, they do. Amazon.com : Umpqua Tiemco Fly Tying Hooks TMC 2499Sp-Bl (100Pk) 14 : Fishing Hooks : Sports & Outdoors Geez, Louise-- It makes me glad I'm not into trout fishing any more. But I can't help but wonder if an Octopus-style hook wouldn't work as well. They certainly would be a lot cheaper, and the two major differences would be the barbed point--easy to fix--and an up eye. I guess that hook price goes along with what I've noticed recently. I did a quick look at an Orvis catalog the other day and was astounded at the prices I saw. Over $1,000 for a fly rod? Really? BilletHead 1
BilletHead Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 9 minutes ago, kjackson said: Geez, Louise-- It makes me glad I'm not into trout fishing any more. But I can't help but wonder if an Octopus-style hook wouldn't work as well. They certainly would be a lot cheaper, and the two major differences would be the barbed point--easy to fix--and an up eye. I guess that hook price goes along with what I've noticed recently. I did a quick look at an Orvis catalog the other day and was astounded at the prices I saw. Over $1,000 for a fly rod? Really? No kidding it's got crazy! We still fish trout it fills a niche I need to itch once, and awhile plus picky trout sharpen your skills. There are all kinds of fish to chase where we live but it's warm water. Recent stocker trout are pretty stupid and taken out quickly. There are some that finally go feral and picky. Funny we match out wits with something that has a teeny tiny brain. They come up to check out offering then we witness a refusal. Stupid fish or stupid fisherman? kjackson 1 "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
Foghorn Posted February 9 Posted February 9 On 2/6/2025 at 7:51 AM, BilletHead said: When you fall into a honey pot like this again I want in 🤪 I'd hate to venture a guess on what those hooks would cost at cost.
BilletHead Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 1 hour ago, Foghorn said: I'd hate to venture a guess on what those hooks would cost at cost. No kidding, It was an investment. We see things we should of done in the past then say if I would of only. You did 😉. "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
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