raven4ns 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2019 Hello, Is there a comparison chart between GCO and Mustad hooks? The cost of hooks in Nova Scotia is quite high so I am looking further afield for my tying materials. Thank you. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 I think the hooks are ok quality the bigger issue has been customer service, yooper ordered some recently though and got them in a timely manner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 the traditional series follows the same number designation as tiemco so they should be easy for you to figure out go with mustad. check out "hook and hackle" website for discount prices Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 I use the umpqua u series for some holes they're much cheaper than any other quality options I've found the jig hooks are great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yooperflyfisher 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 I really liked the GCO hooks especially the barbless black nickel ones the shipping was really fast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raven4ns 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 Thank you for your responses they are very much appreciated. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike West 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 A truly dedicated fly tier would just move to United States over this issue.. All kidding aside Ive never ordered from GCO. But check out Allen hooks. I dont know anything about shipping charges to your part of the world but theyre nice hooks I have no complaints and thats about all I order anymore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raven4ns 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 Thank you Mike for the smile on my face, however, I think I will stay in Nova Scotia . I do have some Allen hooks but I usually use Mustad. Unfortunately our $ adds roughly 30% to the price just in foreign exchange so price is something I look at. Thank you for your suggestion, I appreciate very much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 http://www.wwdoak.com/doak.php https://flymart.ca/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raven4ns 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 Thank you flytire for the 2 addresses, much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 Eide has worked on one of, if not THE most comprehensive hook comparisons ever put online. https://flyhooks.org/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edward Snowden 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2019 I just looked at the link Mike Chell posted. I am not into hooks that seriously yet, but that site is pretty remarkable and obviously a work with a lot of passion. Not to derail things, but a big thank you to Eide for all the work and knowledge he has shared. That was huge undertaking and very well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites