Are they the same size as the old Mustads?
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Are they the same size as the old Mustads?
The new Mustad signature Single Salmon hook series is designed within the Alfa Code system. This means that the gape opening (distance from the hook point to the shank) on a # 2 Salmon hook from this series will have the same gape as a # 2 R50 wet fly hook, or an O'Shaughnessy S71SS # 2 saltwater hook. The same applies for all larger and smaller sizes in the whole Signature hook series. Mustad swears it is not another system to confuse fly tiers, but THE system, based on the original system of sizing used by Mustad for many, many years, made consistent and simple.
The easiest answer YES and NO!!! Some are the same and some not even in the 94840 people have posted differences between the old and new.
I would say no. There are many of my favorite hooks that are "close" but not the same. I don't think fly tyers adjust to change very well or maybe it's just me. I love the classic hook's , old fashion I guess , but use newer one when I have to.