The Texan hook is an excellent solution for fishing in crowded areas, but like the case for fishing with a soft lure on this type of hook, a few adjustments need to be made. In a very busy area, spike the hook tip through the fibres to pass it through back. In a moderately busy area, split the streamer's fibres on one side of the hook to stimulate striking at the moment of attack. At the point of striking, snare with the fly line rather than the rod