Not that I catch many big fish but...did hook into some decent fish in May on CDC and Elks and F-Flies tied on Kamasan B401 16s and 14s which had a tendency to straighten. One day early May I lost a series of 2 - 4lb fish as they hit and ran and I tried to slow them before they got to cover. Even fishing with a 2.5lb point it was the hook that straightened before the string broke.
I was thinking about getting some B170s as they look a bit stronger. Are they? Or any other suggestions for little(ish) flies for big(ish) fish?
Tim
Tim,
You are right, the B170 is medium wire and the B401 is light wire.
http://www.flyshop.co.nz/page/F/PROD/thooks/B170
http://www.flyshop.co.nz/page/F/PROD/thooks/B401
I use a variety of hooks, the B170 among them. I stay clear of very light wire hooks.
Alex