Ok,
Here's a few examples of jig hooks. What I'm going to try and show and explain.
Look at the top hook, which is the 30 degree hook. I tried drawing a straight line from the point to the top of the eye.
The second hook is the 60 degree bend model. The straight line shows the distance the gap distance.
Now the question.......... Does the difference in the gap from the 60 degree to 30 degree make a difference in hook ups.
My opinion - I would have to say "yes" You get more of a bite with the wider gap for a better hook set.
The bottom hook is also a jig hook I use for my LMB cone heads jigs. I believe a flat eye will crawl over stumps, rocks, etc. Being the eye of the hook is in the same plane that the fly is being pulled.
Maybe I'm wrong. I haven't really used Jig hooks alot. I'm still a "J" hook user
Jay
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