Have you ever made a fly using one of

[saltydog]

YES, called BENDBACKS,Do you know where I can get some in SS.4/0 or bigger I have a pattern I need to tie.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN

[Mr. Sandman]

I have not seen them in SS, owner makes a decent (and sharp) hook with some kind of coating but it is not stainless. I'll keep my eyes open.

[Mr. Sandman]

my first bend back (don't make too much fun of it)for fishing 20-50' in moving water from a boat... I will probably destroy this one and try it again but this is the general idea I am looking for.

[JackK]

Looks great! Innovative idea.

Maybe wrap the lead with some bodi-braid to cover the metal color & add a little flash/bulk?

[iamskippy]

Originally Posted by saltydog

YES, called BENDBACKS,Do you know where I can get some in SS.4/0 or bigger I have a pattern I need to tie.
GOOD LUCK GOOD TYIN

asspro has them but its 3 for 7 dollers. however they now sell long shank hook weights which will work better, and save you some money


I grabbed a few smaller ones and i am going to give it try, don't want to get beat up by Niko.