There are many ways to look at hook preference. In my opinion, Mustad hooks are cheap, made cheap and don't hold a point very long. But.....they land fish and look the same hanging from a tree limb or under a rock. With that said I prefer Daiichi and Tiemco for their strength and for how long they hold a point. It's all relative and a debate that will go on as long as there are hooks. My thinking is that if paying a little more money may help me catch a fish of a lifetime I'll go that route. of course, I'm single and have all the time and money in the world! LOL! That's a lengthy post, but heck, I had the time.