As with most fly tiers, I started out using Mustad hooks and most had a down hook eye configuration. As time marched on and massive changes started to occur in fly tying, I found myself using the new, super sharp longer shank slight curve hooks with ring eyes more and more . I always wondered why hooks had an up, down or ring eye. I believed it must have something to do with the hooking ability. Ultimately, I decided it didn't make one bit of difference as to the hook eye configuration and my ability to bring a fish to hand. Not really a scientific method but good enough for me.
I did know for sure that I have a much easier time using ring eye hooks to tie flies than any other configuration ... up, down, whatever ... because it is easier to tie the majority of flies I use these days on a ring eye hook, that's what I do.
So what's the opinion in regards to hook eye configuration? I certainly wouldn't care one way or the other if I didn't tie my own flies.
I did know for sure that I have a much easier time using ring eye hooks to tie flies than any other configuration ... up, down, whatever ... because it is easier to tie the majority of flies I use these days on a ring eye hook, that's what I do.
So what's the opinion in regards to hook eye configuration? I certainly wouldn't care one way or the other if I didn't tie my own flies.