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| Hook point: The sharp point at the bottom of the hook which snares the fish Eye: The hole where the line is secured to the hook, similar to the eye of a needle Shank: The straight, top part of the hook extending from the eye to the bend |
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To catch a fish, you must trick it into believing your fly is real. This imitation starts with the hook, which is the foundation of the fly. The hook is the base that all the other materials--thread, yarn, floss, dubbing, and hackle--are wrapped around. Make sure it's free of blemishes, like scraps or markings. Also, the hook point must be sharp enough to penetrate a fish, and the eye must be closed in a full circle so your line won't slip out.
Open your vise and insert the lower bend of the hook into the forward, top end of the jaws, leaving the shank free. Be careful not to sandwich the hook point within the vise's grip, as it's the most fragile part of the hook, and can be damaged easily. Push the vice's lever down to lock the hook in place.
Keep in mind that the area closest to the hook eye will become the fly's head; toward the back, closer to the hook's bend, will be the fly's tail.
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Ready your hook
