Stonefly07 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Just wondering how much of a difference the hooks I use is going to make. In regards to Mustad or the Daiichi or something else. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdock Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I've used both and I don't see a significant difference. I'd be pretty sure that others have minimal differences. I do know though that some are sharper than others. I sharpen my hooks anyway so this isn't really a concern for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Some Mustads will rust. Dai-riki are very brittle. Daiichi and Tiemco are quite good. Mustad signature series supposed to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I moslty choose hooks based on the shape. Any new hooks are pretty good quality. Partridge and Mustad Signatures are the top quality I use. I use a lot of the Eagle River Hooks from Superfly as well. They have a better price than the similar Tiemco and the quality is the same. I also use a lot of the regular mustad hooks, but stay away fro the older mustads because I find them to be a poorer quality. These would be anything older than 10 years. most hooks now adays are chemically sharpened, so that's not much of an issue for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonefly07 Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 thanks for the responses. Good to hear. just wondering why I can purchase daiichi for two dollars more and half the the quantity of mustad. do most of you guys sharpen your hooks? do you find that the hooks tend to bend on you due to a fish or a some other object they've become stuck on? thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I don't sharpen my hooks. If the get snagged and bend out, they get thrown into the trash. I find I only do this with the thin wire dries. I keep my flies simple for the most part, so it isn't a big loss. It just means I get to tie more. I haven't had a fish bend out a hook, it's usually a log, tree fish or stone fish that do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 All Daiichi for my nymphs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 The cheaper hooks will bend open on heavy fish. Sharpening heavy wire hooks and nymphs bounced along the bottom is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I'm 100% on Eagle Claw pupa's in all sizes for any nymph, doesnt matter if its pupa or not, i just like the hook better, has a bigger gape for the hookset, and flies look better tied on them (i'd say) and cheaper, and just as reliable as mustad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I really love Partridge of Reddich. Solid hook and scary sharp. They're barbless Flashpoint series is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christofficer Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Usually mostly daiichi for the nymphs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I started using Partridge, recently. Awesome hooks. The have great strength and will not bend out. Even the lighter wire scud hooks will last though a bunch of big fish. Otherwise, I use Diiachi or Tiemco. Mustads are much to brittle for anything under #12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christofficer Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I don't like mustad hooks either. A few weeks ago I was crimping the barb on a 18 and half the damn barb flew off and nailed me in the eyelid. Also, A few hooks in the pack were missing eyelets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenHackle Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I sure like the Gamakatsu hooks for small nymphs and midges. They are as sharp as a hook can get. Kind of hard to find in various sizes even here in Japan. Most shops will carry only a size or two. I have to admit that I usually forget which brand of hook I used for which flies I used! I have so many different kinds of hooks. Almost all of my smaller hooks are Gamakatsu, so I remember them well and can attest to their quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 A few hooks in the pack were missing eyelets. I have a collection of mutant hooks I have found over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhuseby Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I've used Mustad ever since I started tying over 30 years ago. I've had very few problems with them and prefer them to Dairikis for sure. I find the dairikis very brittle and prone to breaking, a problem I've never had with Mustad, except of course on the old rock backcast. You definitely have to sharpen the Mustads for nymphing but hey when you like a hook!!!!!! I've used Daichi a bit and they are good but I've had quite a few bend open with fish on. Interesting how people have different experiences with the same brand of hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhawk12 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 As far as sharpness of hooks, all brands seem to sink into my hand/fingers equally well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FryFlier Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Mostly mustad here but moving over slowly to Daiichi anf Partridge for the most part. Used up a few packs of Kamassan and not to impressed with them. Eagle Claws I think is what I have been using with my tube flies and I am liking them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Togens hooks out of BC. Cheap and very near Tiemco quality. Plus Canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhuseby Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Togens hooks out of BC. Cheap and very near Tiemco quality. Plus Canadian. Is there any place here in Calgary where a guy could pick some up to try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Togens hooks out of BC. Cheap and very near Tiemco quality. Plus Canadian. they look interesting. I'll have to try some in the fall when I run down on supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lundvike Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 The have a website. Togen's Fly Shop Their prices seem reasonable even with shipping I am thinking about ordering one of their combo packs. not sure if they sell in Calgary or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 The have a website. Togen's Fly Shop Their prices seem reasonable even with shipping I am thinking about ordering one of their combo packs. not sure if they sell in Calgary or not. Yes I noticed their site also and have thought of buying a combo pack. Let me know if you are going to give em a try I'll join you and we'll save a bit on shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Just order them on the net. Fast shipment to Calgary. Really nice selection and in bulk cannot beat the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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