Tiemco Hook Chart

[flyflinger 0]

I just stumbled across this diagram on the Tiemco website.  Just thought it was interesting, so would share . . .  

They make good hooks - just pretty expensive!     

 

 

 

 

[flytire 0]

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yup too rich for my wallet

switched to mustad long ago

[utyer 0]

The chart is a good one, but the only thing I use  it to look for different useful hook configurations.  Then I find more cost effective similar hooks.  Cant justify the expense.   

[flyflinger 0]

Yes sir! . . . in fact, Tiemco even has a "budget" line (U-Series) of hooks now.   

However, I tie a lot of small flies down to size 24.  Years ago I got frustrated with losing fish to bent-out hooks (both myself and my guided clients), and had good luck with Tiemco and Gamakatsu.  Back then, I had really bad luck with Mustad - I understand they are doing much better these days.  I think as you go up in hook size, manufacturing/tempering process matters a little less.  I've also been experimenting with the plethora of fairly recent hook makers like Fulling Mill, Firehole Outdoors, Hanak, and Ahrex - the jury is still out on those.  I understand that Daiichi and Mustad have apparently done well in stabilizing their tempering process.  

Regards,

 

      

[niveker 0]

Very useful chart. My local shop has the equivalent Tiemco # on his 'house' brand of hooks. 

[Sandan 0]

I've had 0 problems with firehole sticks and fulling mill hooks. Both get my vote. 

[Facemelted 0]

Fun fact: Tiemco is NOT a hook manufacturer. Never have been. It's just a brand. Most TMC hooks are made by Maruto.