Beginner's guide to selecting Pins for Balanced Leech Flies 

Tied up plenty on bendable pins. Flies last multiple trips out catching 20-30 fish each trip. Bass, panfish and trout.

Thanks for the help. Good analysis.

Great Review thank you 👍 Good Luck on the water 🎏 The Vermonter

Good information, Jay. Thanks. But don't confuse "eustachian" (a tube in the ear that connects the middle ear cavity with the nasopharynx) and "escutcheon" (e.g., a plate that surrounds a keyhole). The pins you used are "escutcheon pins".

Thanks Jay this helps a lot.

I prefer a slotted tungsten bead on some 70lb braid doubled over similar to an intruder loop. Much more slender body profile. Also more durable.