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03-18-2020, 11:03 AM
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Hooks for Tying
I am a fairy new transplant from B.C. where I tied a lot of lake flies ( chironomid, leech etc) and ocean salmon flies. It seems to me that to take advantage of Alberta's trout and char fisheries, I need to tie some or a lot of stream flies. I am looking to figure out what brand of hooks the tiers here use. I would appreciate sourcing as well, if it is not a secret. Thanks for your input and help.
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03-18-2020, 11:08 AM
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I really like Daiichi hooks available here.
https://www.canadianllama.com/
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03-18-2020, 11:11 AM
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Just my opinion but I’ve used basically every brand you can find in a fly shop here and nothing really seams better than the other to me for Alberta it’s teally not a big deal cuz we are talking small freshwater fish that don’t fight that hard. I’ve never once thought wow never gonna buy those hooks again or man I’m only gonna use this hook from now on. A hooks a hook and as long as it’s sharp you’ll be fine in Alberta. I know everyone has their own opinion but that’s mine. There are obviously extremely cheap hooks that probably wouldn’t be any good but if you buy any of the brands a fly shop sells I wouldn’t worry. As for style or size everyone is different and depends what you are doing
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03-18-2020, 02:41 PM
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I would select Daiichi, Tiemco or Gamakatsu over Mustad.
For larger sized hooks where there is less chance of bending/opening up, I have used Allen hooks (good savings).
Quality hooks start to matter with fish over about 22" or when using small hooks.
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03-18-2020, 04:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goldscud
I would select Daiichi, Tiemco or Gamakatsu over Mustad.
For larger sized hooks where there is less chance of bending/opening up, I have used Allen hooks (good savings).
Quality hooks start to matter with fish over about 22" or when using small hooks.
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Agree with those choices over Mustad. The only Mustad hooks I'm using now are from an older inventory made in Norway.
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03-18-2020, 04:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by birdbeast
I am a fairy new transplant from B.C. where I tied a lot of lake flies ( chironomid, leech etc) and ocean salmon flies. It seems to me that to take advantage of Alberta's trout and char fisheries, I need to tie some or a lot of stream flies. I am looking to figure out what brand of hooks the tiers here use. I would appreciate sourcing as well, if it is not a secret. Thanks for your input and help.
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If you're going to fish in Alberta trout lakes make sure you have chironomids and leeches, no different than in BC. However, tiger trout do like minnow patterns!
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03-18-2020, 06:01 PM
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Togen hooks quick fast strong hooks https://togensflyshop.com/
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03-18-2020, 07:58 PM
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Another vote for Togens hooks. A great, made-in-Canada, on-line source with great products, fast service, and lots of good information & tips. Their web-site is a little difficult to navigate, but keep at it, and it's full of info.
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03-18-2020, 10:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Flyguy
The only Mustad hooks I'm using now are from an older inventory made in Norway.
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Agreed!!!
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03-19-2020, 08:40 AM
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It really depends on the type of fly I'm tying. I use Partridge, Daiichi, Tiemco & Gamakatsu, Tiemco Owner & Alec Jackson's with some specialty hooks also. Stopped using Mustad hooks years ago (had a problem with them easily bending and sent a few 1,000 packs back). Some of the older Mustad's where really nice but no longer made.
In the last few years, I'm been using Togen's hooks more and more because of the price & quality. Have bought about 3,000 and had no problems to speak of and lots of good feedback from clients.
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03-19-2020, 09:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thumper
Another vote for Togens hooks. A great, made-in-Canada, on-line source with great products, fast service, and lots of good information & tips. Their web-site is a little difficult to navigate, but keep at it, and it's full of info.
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Not made in Canada....
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03-19-2020, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigfeet
Not made in Canada....
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Wherever they are made, they are good hooks. I've caught a few 5 LB rainbows on size 18 curved nymph and they held up. You can't beat 100 hooks for $10.99
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03-20-2020, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Great online store for tying materials (ebay store called Hardydeluxe)
I source lots of hooks and beads and such from this seller on ebay...he combines shipping and I have never had a hook fail from him.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/706-5...Fskagitanglers
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