Spade end hooks.....

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I've got quite a few lying about from my coarse fishing. Could anyone suggest a knot that will give me a small loop of either nylon or thread? I can't seem to find the traditional Tenkara fly knot which I assume would do.

thanks

[Dyfan]

Hi Berylsan,

I've enjoyed tying some traditional style kabari with silk eyes. The kabari look great and it might be what you are looking for. Esoteric also sell a nylon cord that does the same job, but is a little easier to handle and will last longer.

If you follow the link below, you'll see that there is a wide choice of colour that you can match to your pattern. I personally prefer using red for almost all of the ones I've tied, as it acts like a little tag (great for grayling).


www.esoterictackle.co.uk/eyeless-hooks/50-100-silk-bead-cord.html

Hope this helps!

Dyfan

[flatsghost]

Berylsan
If you are talking of attaching the silk to the hook then lash the silk to the hook with your tying silk just as you would when tying a material in. Some guys dab some superglue on at this point or a bit of varnish for security at this point before completing the fly. I think some tyers also lash plenty of silk down the body even so far as making it a tail when starting off or giving bulk to the body - your choice. You are likely to find plenty of examples on you tube for sure.
Good luck
Glyn

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Thanks, that should get me started.

[adric]

Glyn has it correct. The loop will probably last longer than the fly.

Richard

[custheyder]

I've taken delivery of more silk today and will be increasing the range of colours in the nylon variety. They should be showing in the shop by tomorrow as soon as I check the order.

The eyeless hooks I supply are Japanese Ayu hooks and have ridges on the shank which stop the thread pulling off. You can feel these by pulling your nail over the shank. (http://www.esoterictackle.co.uk/14-eyeless-hooks)

Cheers

Daniel.