Billy,
I use ” rope flies”. No hook. The fly is tyed using fine nylon rope. The fibers are tyed to the hook shank along with flash, tinsel, ect, and eyes are applied. Then bend and barb end are cut off. A very effective fly in 3 to 6 inch lengths. Fly removal involves a prop stick for keeping the gars mouth open and hemastats to pull the fibers out of the teeth. Try it out and good luck to you.