Bass Bug Hooks

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I am looking for a hook with similar proportions to the Tiemco 8089 but smaller than the 8089 size 10. Hooks roughly 1/2 and 2/3 the physical dimensions of the 8089 size 10 would be ideal.

The local shops do not stock bass bug type hooks other than Tiemco so I do not have a way to compare directly. As you know, hook sizes are not comparable between manufacturers which makes it hard to find alternatives and I do not want to keep ordering hooks online until I find examples of the appropriate size.

One of the local shops will order the hooks for me, but with minimum orders of 1000 we want to be right the first time (the shop will not require me to purchase all 1000).

These will be used for Dahlberg Divers and other hair bugs.

I have tied a small number of bugs on others styles of hooks but prefer the wide gape hooks since I feel the result in more hook ups.

Thanks for your suggestions.