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Fishidiot
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The curved hooks commonly described as "swimming nymph" style (or something like this) are actually very handy. They can sometimes be tough to find in fly shops but are usually available through the stores that sell mail order and have good hook stocks.
Anyway, the main advantage of this style, in my experience, is that the curve causes the hook to ride hook upward. This effect can be seen with curved scud hooks too, but with this style of hook the effect is more pronounced. To further enhance this, I often tie a bit of lead near the bend. Anchored in this manner, the finished fly will consistently drift hook upward which greatly reduces snags when dredging the bottom. I really like this style hook for San Juan Worms, larger Walt's Worms, and similar nymphs. For the SJ Worms, the curve of the hook also enhances the shape of the fly providing a nice curve.
Anyway, the main advantage of this style, in my experience, is that the curve causes the hook to ride hook upward. This effect can be seen with curved scud hooks too, but with this style of hook the effect is more pronounced. To further enhance this, I often tie a bit of lead near the bend. Anchored in this manner, the finished fly will consistently drift hook upward which greatly reduces snags when dredging the bottom. I really like this style hook for San Juan Worms, larger Walt's Worms, and similar nymphs. For the SJ Worms, the curve of the hook also enhances the shape of the fly providing a nice curve.