Lo Release

[flygoddess]

If that hook don't catch any meat, there is no reason they couldn't "let go". I have this problem also with long tailed flies. You have the fish, it's a fighting and pulling, get it up close, they open moth and let it go. I have netted fish that the hook is not in them but the tail fibers are caught in their teeth.

Smaller hooks can help, but again if it can't hook some trout flesh....

I think hook size can be a determining factor though.

Thin hooks are great for snags![laugh][laugh]
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