day5 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 We have covered this topic before but I want to know why you make your choice. I prefer Dai Riki and Dai Ichi. Dai Riki because the cost vs quality is unbeatable. And Dai Ichi because I believe it is the best hook made. They are the sharpest strongest and have a excellent variety. I have used Mustad and they make a great hook. As far as Tiemco.... There cost vs quality is sad. That sure is one expensive name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashbourn 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 Daiichi, Mustad, and Partridge. I use Mustad 90% of the time but if I was going to go with best made hooks it would be a close toss up between Partridge and Daiichi. Joe Fox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex C. 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 #1 Ronn Lucas Sr. #2 Daiichi #3 TMC #4 Dai Riki #5 Mustad(only cause the vast number of models, I hate Mustad and will only buy them if a certain model isn't made by someone else.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streamcaddis 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 :yahoo: Daiichi is the ONLY way to go.Teimco is good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teachrtec 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 Tiemco Mustad Partridge Eagle Claw (good hook for the price) Â Â Brad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddog48 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 Primarily Tiemco but have used whatever is available. I have some Tiemco, Daiichi, Mustad, Montana Fly Company and I'm sure if I dig a little deeper I'll probably find some Dai Riki's and who knows what else. :dunno: Â Â Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2007 I'm wondering if there is a test published that test durability and strength of different hooks? Alex will your gizmo at work do that ??? I did a Google search of every word combination I could dream up but to no avail. I did find lots of other cool stuff LOL!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scobbert 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2007 mustad all the way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Kekel 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2007 I go only Daiichi with some exceptions that are only available in Partridge. Can't beat them, never had a hook break yet unlike some brands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlp5351 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2007 Dry Fly light wire hook is only TMC, the strongest light wire hook  Dia Rikki for the rest, the value is great. Never had a problem. Fish them a lot   Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linesides 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2007 Mustad 34007 and 11 until I find a better sst hook. Gamakatsu for my circles. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beaverfsu 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2007 Teimco and Mustad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flykid 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2007 I've heard that if you try to bend a bent mustad back to its original shape it will break more often than Tiemco will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBlue 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2007 Mustad and Dai Riki :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billtiesflies 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2007 I like partridge, allcock, sprite, daichi, some mustad hooks. Also sealy and herters. :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites