Dai Riki hooks no longer available?

[tedshuck]

I was going to order some more Dai Riki #135 scud hooks from Blue Quill Angler this morning, but they did not show this hook on their website. I have been ordering them from BQA for several years now, since ScottP showed them as one of his preferred hooks. I sent them an email about it and they responded:

"Unfortunately as far as we know, Dai-Riki is going to shut down. We have been trying to restock our hooks for about 6 months with no luck."

I really liked these hooks, since they were high quality and not expensive.
Looks like I will need to find another brand. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Ted

[jcampbell]

I recommend you look at fireholeoutdoors.com. Their number 321 scud hook comes in sizes 10-18, standard length, and barbless with a 1X gape. They are package in a quantity of 50 for about ten bucks. Check it out. Top quality hook. I like them.

[Alberto]

I second the Firehole hooks.

Alberto

[JohnScott]

Ted -

Sent you a PM.

John

[ScottP]

Ted,

I?ve been real happy with some hooks I found on EBay - Wholesale Fly Company Model 11 ($8.95/100).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Fly-Tyi...ss!20147!US!-1



None of the fish I lost this summer could be blamed on hook failure; angler incompetence yes, but not bad iron.

Regards,
Scott

[fritz]

Agree w ScottP. Wouldn't surprise me if hooks will discontinue or price will jump due to trade wars

[tedshuck]

Thanks for the recommendations of Firehole Sticks and Wholesale Fly Company. I have bought some Firehole Sticks on sale before and really like their hooks. I am going to try the Wholesale Fly Company hooks, due to the price difference, and see how they compare.

Thanks,
Ted

[nfrechette]

dai riki on sale here

https://www.mrfc.com/sale/dai-riki-hook-sale/

not responsible for sizes or out of stock

[tedshuck]

Thanks, I looked there early on. They show that they have the #135 hooks, but only in sizes 6, 10, and 22. This seems to be a pattern with many sellers. They have a few of the smallest and largest sizes, but are sold out of the popular 14 to 20 sizes.

Thanks,
Ted

dai riki on sale here

https://www.mrfc.com/sale/dai-riki-hook-sale/

not responsible for sizes or out of stock

[johnstoeckel]

If you don't want to use eBay, you can find Wholesale Fly Company direct at http://www.wholesaleflycompany.com/

I haven't purchased there yet, but I've heard others recommend them and they do have good prices and selection for hooks and beads.