If the angler has flies tied on hooks with turned down eyes he may find that they do not " ride " well with a spinner. If such is the case he can straighten the eye by heating it over a flame, straightening carefully with pliers, dipping in oil and permitting to cool rapidly on a window sill with the window slightly raised. This may not be a scientific way but it works.
How Many Flies?
Some fly fishers use as many as three flies and not a few prefer two. Most of the time I use only one fly but do not question the sportsmanship of those who do not agree with me. In fact, my preference is based on efficiency. In other words, I believe that a single fly, properly and carefully fished, will produce more rises and catch more fish, and certainly is easier and simpler to handle, than a cast made up of two or
