troutninja 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 I'm looking for suggestions on huge streamer hooks for some large baitfish patterns. Currently the longest hooks I own are the DA2370 3x-heavy, 7X long. I'm actually looking to go bigger and longer. I like this particular hook, but can't seem to find it in the 2/0-4/0 size range. Any recommendations are appreciated? The longer the better! Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutninja 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 sorry, forgot to mention that the hooks I own currently are size #2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutninja 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 ok, so this thread hasn't really produced thus far. but, i did find this link if anyone else is looking: http://globalflyfisher.com/streamers/raske...m#PartridgeCS15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the saltydog 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Gaelic hooks makes a variety... I use the Mike Martinek hooks that are 8x long Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TxEngr 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 You've found what are probably the longest hooks - the Partridge CS15 Carrie Stevens streamer hook. They're available in a number of sizes up to 2/0 and are a well made hook. I've used them for a number of bass streamers. TxEngr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzer 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Hey TroutNinja, I use the Partridge Carrie Stevens 10XL streamer hooks, the trouble is they are not making them anymore. You are probably going to have to go tube fly or tandems to get the long length. Cheers, Futzer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutninja 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Thanks, guys. You're right, Futzer, I guess I'll have to look into tube flies. Just not looking forward to having to buy the tools and all new cone heads and such. (actually I secretly am!!! :devil: shhhh, don't tell) Such is my life as a fly tier, "spend $1,000 to tie $100 worth of flies." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 If you need justification tube flies last longer......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Listen to Futz and D5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutninja 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 thanks, D5. I don't ever need justification to make a trip to the fly shop, but I'll definitely file that one away for when my wife starts asking questions. I'll just tell her "I'm making a shopping trip to the fly shop to save us money". :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E. Oregon Midge 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Rocky http://www.feathersmc.com/products/show/Ra...treamer%20Hooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pelhament 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 You dont necessarily need new tools or cones. You can take a drill bit to the cone and make it larger. I have seen guys secure a drill bit in their vise and then rotate the cone onto it. Also, if you read the hatches article on the Letumgo Minnow, Letumgo has an ingenious way of securing tubes on the vise by cutting off the point and the eye of a hook. Secure the hook in your vise, put a piece of junction tubing over the hook and then slide your tube over the hook and secure it with the junction tubing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzer 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Rocky http://www.feathersmc.com/products/show/Ra...treamer%20Hooks Dang Rocky, Thanks, I am doing my happy dance. I'll let John know you are a great marketing director. I do a big rabbit strip Matuka for fall Brownies on the Green and am down to my last couple Partridges. Though I was planning on getting some tube tying stuff to try it. Cheers, Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navigator37 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 www.anglersworkshop.com I just ordered some 2/0 and size 2 Carrie Stevens 10x hooks from them. Haven't gotten them yet. 8.60$ for a ten pack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutninja 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Good stuff. Thanks, everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites