If I didn't care about price, I would like to have a black nickel, barbless nymph hook with a slight bend or hump like a 200r or a 2302 - anybody ever see any like this?
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If I didn't care about price, I would like to have a black nickel, barbless nymph hook with a slight bend or hump like a 200r or a 2302 - anybody ever see any like this?
In the past I have used TMC 206BL for nymphs, as stated in another thread you can add weight to a dry fly hook.
Knapek G maybe? Not black nickel I think, but does have a black finish. Not as long as a 200R nor the 2302 but does have the requisite curve. Good luck with your search.
I have had this question myself more than a few times, wanting a black hook but it not being available in the size/shape. Has anyone ever tried to blue hooks? would it work? dipping them in the ,I think, Jax Iron blackener or whatever the product is called or would it just not work on the materiel that hooks are made of? I have thought of trying it many times but never have gotten motivated enough to go and but the blueing stuff.
Yes, I find black, and black nickel with a barb, and barbless with a curve, but can't find all 3.
+ a pair of pliers = problem solvedQuote:
Originally Posted by herefishy
Regards,
Scott
Though they aren't barbless, look at the Kamasan B220.
Don't know which type of hooks you are talking about, but are these any good for your purpose?
http://www.togenenterprises.com/steelheadhooks.html
Reg,
Thorarinn
Thanks, but the Togens are either black, or the black nickel comes in size 2/0. Thanks anyway
Have you looked at a Czech Nymph hook? They may have too pronounced a bend but it is the only one that comes to mind that has the other properties you are looking for.
Yes, that's the one I'm considering, along with a Klinkhamer.
Yeah I like them both, good tying……Kerry