hair rigs

When tying the hair loop & band together using the loop to loop method with fine lines & small hooks, there are two directions in which you can do this. Depending on which direction you take results in what angle/direction the band leaves the hook & that in turn affects how the pellet hangs. I prefer it so the pellet is forced away from the bend in the hook via the tension in the knot as apposed to the pellet being forced towards the bend in the hook, possibly wrapping around & masking the point.

The band on the left is turning inwards towards the hook & when a pellet is in place it to angles towards the hook.

The band on the right however is turning away from the hook & again when a pellet is place the tension forces it away from the hook, i believe resulting in a superior hook hold.

With bigger hooks & stiffer lines it is less of an issue.