Coin 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 Is there some kind of chart or web site that tells some one if a Mustad hook is number S70-3399 what is the number for that hook in a Daiichi or a Tiemco or what ever brand? Or am I just missing that all Dry Fly or Wet Fly or Bait or what ever hooks have a certain set of numbers? If there is such a thing I would like to know. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umik1953 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2021 https://savageflies.com/hook-comparison-charts/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemac1 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2021 Search for “Fly Hook Comparison Chart” and you will find plenty of examples. However, if you are expecting that all #10 hooks are the same size you are dealing with a “Can of Worms” Although there are some loose conventions when describing hook length, gap, and wire weight; there is no standard on size. Traditionally hook sizes are merely proportional up/down from the manufacturers #1 hook size. Although the lack of a size standard may be disappointing to a new tier, there is actually no compelling commercial reason for standardizing hook sizes. Trying to do so would stifle hook innovation of which we’ve seen a lot of in the last few decades. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2021 One of our members has a great comparison site ... http://flyhooks.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2021 The Mustad hook S70-3399 has these specifications: Sproat bend, down eye, 2X strong wire, micro barb, bronzed; Uses: nymph. Equivalent to Mustad Classic 3399 hook. It is a heavy hook 2X strong indicates a hook that used a wire 2 times heavier than a standard hook. If your tying foam bugs, then this hook can work since the foam will float it. The standard Mustad dry fly hook is the R50-94840 with these specifications: Round bend, down eye, micro barb, bronzed; Uses: Classic dry fly. Equivalent to Mustad Classic 94840 hook. Notice the lack of information about wire size. That means this is a standard wire hook. The Mustad R30-94833 is a dry fly hook with these specifications. Round bend, down eye, 2X fine wire, micro barb, bronzed; Uses: light dry fly. Equivalent to Mustad Classic 94833 hook. The 2X fine wire means this hook uses a wire that is 2 times lighter than standard. The best way to find equivalent hooks from other brands it to compare the specifications of the hooks. Most good shops that sell hooks will give a good set of specification for each hook. The closest hook to your Mustad S70-3399 from Daiichi would be either the 1530 or 1560.. The 1530 is the 2XHeavy, and has a slightly shorter shank length. The 1560 is their standard nymph hook and is a 1XLong. and 1XHeavy. This Tiemco Hook catalogTMCFlyHooksCatalog_EN.pdf will show you most of their hook with a list of features and uses. When you look at comparison chart, there are many hooks including the S70-3399 that won't be found on a lot of charts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2021 fly hook charts - Google Search any one of the fly hook conversion/comparison charts should get you that information Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coin 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2021 Thanks for all the charts. Don't know why I did not find them except these computers and I don't really go hand in hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites