Aberdeen Hooks

[charlieb 0]

My son found some packets of bronze aberdeen hook in sizes 4 to 10 while cleaning out the garage ehind he house he recently bought.

 

My question - are these ok to use fro tying. I'd really hate to see them go to waste.

 

Thanks...Charlie

[flytyingscotsman 0]

 

I have used Aberdeen hooks before for streamer patterns and

had no problems (If I remember rightly they were Eagle Claw).

 

Just remember to check if they are sharp enough before you start

tying (try sticking the hook point into your thumbnail - compare

with your regular choice of hooks). Maybe a run across a hook

sharpening stone is required.

 

Also, make sure they are heavy enough for your application

(I would say no if you're after steelhead as the wire is too light).

 

 

[deeky 0]

Not having a fly shop in the area, I can get and regularly use Mustad aberdeen hooks for a lot of my panfish flies. If you want to get into bigger fish, like larger bass, they might be a little light. That being said, I've done it, just had to bend the point back after a few particularly tough fights (for that type of hook). Size 4-10, you should be just fine.

[charlieb 0]

Thanks for the eplies. I'm planning to stick with warmwater fishing for now.

 

Charlie

[Guest]

They'll do fine for streamer patterns, and I ctaully tie all my panfish patterns on #10 Aberdeen hooks. I even often tie bass poppers on them, some people like stronger hooks for that, but I find the easier penetration of the the thinner wire Aberdeens seems to translate to more hook ups, for me at least. I usually buy Eagle Claw Aberdeens for these applications.

 

Mark Delaney