Moshup 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 Does anyone know of a source for these hooks in the U.S. .Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McFlyLures 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 I don't even know what grip hooks are... are they a brand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvillflytyer 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 I think I bought out one of the last suppliers I knew off in the US. I really don't think there is a US supplier currently. What hook are you looking for I may have some that i am wiling to part with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 Bvillflytyer I'm looking for hook 14723BL in szs 14 and 16. Yes McFlylures it is a brand that I think is South Africa . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 Mogup ... are you just looking for the hardest to locate hooks? I can find a couple of places online where they talk about the hooks. And a few that show the hooks. They don't look like anything special or different than what you can buy locally. Unless you're specifically trying to support the South African economy (which would require buying a LOT of hooks) I can't see a benefit to finding a source for those brand hooks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 take a look at the hanak, dohiku or hends hooks as a substitute http://www.performanceflies.com/default.asp grip 14723bl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 Mike, I'm trying to follow a pattern menu that calls for these hooks. If I can't find them or they're prohibitively expensive I'll seek a substitute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 Thanks Flytire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 I understand, Mogup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackaig 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 What size are you looking for? Cheers, C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planettrout 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 Does anyone know of a source for these hooks in the U.S. .Thanks. At one time, Fly Tying Specialties here in CA carried the Grip Hook line. That is no longer the case. They are available in the UK at some locations. This is the distributor for that hook: http://www.scientificfly.com/shop/hooks/grip-14723bl/ Consider this hook as a possible alternative: https://planettrout.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/tmc-226-bl-hooks.jpg ...or the TMC 206 BL Hook: http://www.jsflyfishing.com/tiemco-tmc-206bl-caddis-larvae-emergers-fly-hook PT/TB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 http://catalog.theflyshop.com/gamakatsu-c-12u-hooks/ http://catalog.theflyshop.com/daiichi-1150-curved-hooks/ http://catalog.theflyshop.com/the-fly-shops-tfs-2500-hooks/ http://catalog.theflyshop.com/umpqua-ufm-c550bl-competition-hooks/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bugsy 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 TMC 206bl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvendon 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 I have that model in a size 12. The wire is very light and springy feeling compared to most of the other hooks that I have. Regards, Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 I have that model in a size 12. The wire is very light and springy feeling compared to most of the other hooks that I have. Regards, Mark Thanks Mark. Maybe a tad too large. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
