Who makes offset hooks?

[feathers5 0]

What brand of fly hooks have offset points? I thought Daiichi used to make them. Anyone aware of any around?

[DarrellP 0]

If I want an offset hook, I use plain shank bait hooks.

[flytire 0]

tweak the hook while its in the vice

 

i believe tiemco scud hooks are offset

[tjm 0]

egg hooks 6-16 https://mustad-fishing.com/product/egg-caddis-offset?color=Bronze

Lots of kirbed and reversed hooks out there by multiple manufacturers that could be used, most are intended as bait hooks- some common wisdom once held that kirbed or reversed hooks cause the fly to spin the fly in current or on a retrieve, I've never tested that notion.

[sandflyx 0]

yes they spin when used with flys. also makes the fly lay on its side.

[FIN-ITE 34 0]

What size and style are you looking for?

[rstaight 0]

When it comes to an offset I take the pliers I use to crush the barbs. I put the point of the hook in the pliers making sure to go past the barb. Then take hold of shank and give it a tug. Really easy and you can put quit an offset in the hook.

 

I do this before I start tying. Would really suck to do it after you have the fly done and break the hook.

 

It does put the hook at a funky angle to tie but there is a simple remedy. Turn the vise so the hook is perpendicular to you.