03-11-2007, 05:55 AM
I find it important to mention C&R just so that others don't get the impression that I kill everything that I catch.
I have particular species that are Kodak species and others that are George Forman or Kingsford species. I don't need to explain what the name brands are known for.[
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The other thing is with the hooks. Certain species of saltwater fish will just gulp a hook down. Sometimes there is no way to avoid letting them swallow. Therefore the bronze hook is my choice of hook so that it dissolves quickly.
The Stainless Steel hooks are only on my flies and rigs that are intended for "Table Fare" species. The hooks last a lot longer and hold a point longer too. I will specifically use 300 series stainless steel too. It has austenitic properties and there for allows it to be magnetic. Magnetic stainless will take 3 weeks to rust out in case of an accidental deep hook. (they are also easy to pick up with a magnet in case of spillage.[cool]
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I have particular species that are Kodak species and others that are George Forman or Kingsford species. I don't need to explain what the name brands are known for.[
] The other thing is with the hooks. Certain species of saltwater fish will just gulp a hook down. Sometimes there is no way to avoid letting them swallow. Therefore the bronze hook is my choice of hook so that it dissolves quickly.
The Stainless Steel hooks are only on my flies and rigs that are intended for "Table Fare" species. The hooks last a lot longer and hold a point longer too. I will specifically use 300 series stainless steel too. It has austenitic properties and there for allows it to be magnetic. Magnetic stainless will take 3 weeks to rust out in case of an accidental deep hook. (they are also easy to pick up with a magnet in case of spillage.[cool]
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