Chemically Sharpened

Chemically Sharpened

Folks that tie.........?

Do you have a hook manufacturing preference? I know some styles, many actually, are only produced by one manufacture. I don't production tie, more a hobby for myself and friends. I don't use blind or spade eyes. But, in general, is there on brand you favor over the others? I Use a lot of Tiemco and Daichi, some Mustad. I feel the steel and chemically sharpened points are superior, but I use Gamigatsu for steelhead paterns.

No real preference.

I tie mostly for trout stream fishing, rarely larger than #8 but often all the way down to #22. Daichi and Mustad are the brands at my home fly shop, and they have what I use, so I get those, but only because they're there. Very occasionally I will go the Internet way if there's a good deal on hooks, if the fly shop's out, or if I need something unusual, but I'd prefer to support my local shop. Agreed -- chemically Sharpened Hooks are best, but in the sizes I tie the most I think all hooks are sharpened that way, so, it's sort of not a consideration. I have a ton of hooks that have been tied into multiple flies -- when they unravel (as long as they're not bent or have the hook tip broke off) they go right back into the queue to get sharpened up and re-tied. I'm not a pro but I catch enough fish to keep me interested, and I honestly don't think it has much to do with hook brand. If hook brand is a factor it's got to be a tiny one. So, just give me namebrand hooks at a reasonable price, on sale once in a while, and I'm happy.

	Chemically Sharpened

	Ausline 6/0 Circle Hook - Fishing Hooks 50 Pack 6/0 Carbon Steel Chemically Sharpened List Price: $29.99
	Description Super Strong and super sharp Master Pro Hooks are made of carbon steel and chemically sharpened to be ultimate fish getters! Features Ultra Sharp Chemically Honed Octopus Style Hooks Strong bio-degradable Carbon Steel 25 Hooks in Pack

EMT WINGS & THINGS - Czech Nymph & SCUD - OLIVE in 4 sizes

Description EMT (Embossed Micro-Thin) WINGS & Things are a very fine multi-layered pearlescent embossed material that you will find is the most natural looking wing to be developed to date. Only the Almighty Himself can create better wings, as His actually work! Even though they are rather tough for being so thin and highly reflective as the ultra fine embossed pattern radiates any natural light in all directions... Features EMT Embossed Micro-Thin Wings and Things are made from ulta thin multi-layered pearlescent films The ultra fine embossed pattern radiates any natural light in all directions! The most natural looking wings and shellbacks to be developed to date! Enough to tie at least 18 flies, better bargain than others that just give you a dozen! CZECH NYMPH & SCUD shellbacks are used one per fly, tied to easily give you a more natural fly!