Conversely, fine-wire hooks are lighter and float better, making them ideal for dry flies, emergers, and delicate presentations where too much weight would cause the fly to break the surface tension and sink
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Once they hit the bottom you let them sit there for a bit, then slither them forward on the bottom a foot or two and let them sit again