I use some hooks styles cheaper than Tiemco. Dai Riki isn't one of them. Too many deformed hooks, weak hooks, and I don't like the brightness. A guide on the San Juan did an unscientific test on spooky fish and found more refusals with Dai Rikis. Probably because of the shine. There are some other brands that aren't much better.
I have been using Montana Fly Co. hooks. Slightly more than half of what TMC cost. Good quality. Limited styles, but growing.
I fish premium gear and can't justify losing a fish to a hook breakage to save ten cents.
Just an opinion based on the voices in my head.