I like using the 210, larger chenille and usually nothing smaller than a #1 hook. Sometimes on the smaller chenille I will double it up. Like the other guys have said, it also depends on what your tying (size, pattern, etc.) Personally I use bigger hooks, material, etc. due to the fact my home lake is Grenada and I fish the majority of the time on the Big 4 in MS. Apples and Oranges....