Published Aug 24. 2016 - 7 years ago
Updated or edited Feb 27. 2019

Simple DIY shanks

1) Measure wire 2 times shank length
2) Grab center with pliers
3) Bend legs symmetrically
4) Get legs as straight and close as possible
5) Grab legs just shy of the eye and squeeze to close fully

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Martin Joergensen - The Global FlyFisher
Simple DIY shanks
Martin Joergensen
Used in "Intruder shanks, wire and hooks"