Pillcaster,

I've always considered the 3366 hook to be the 'standard' for hook sizes-standard wire, standard length, standard gape.

I use them for nymphs in the smaller sizes, and consider then the archetype bass bug hook in the larger sizes. They are also the original clouser minnow hook (although I use a nickel plated version for those now).

I buy these by the thousands, and try to use them for just about any fly that I can. Can't beat the price.

Buddy