I would give the Dai-Riki 060's a shot. I use them for nymphs and really like them. I cant say that I have tried them for dries, but being that they are 1X strong....they might work really well for certain flies...as mentioned aboved elk hair flies or even comapraduns/sparkle duns. I can't say I have tried them on flies with hackle such as an Adams or Catskill pattern, but try a couple out and see how it goes.
I frequently use Dai-Riki 135 (scud hooks 1x strong) for smaller (18-24) emerger patterns I tie (especially sprout emergers and a variation I tie of the the cream midge spinner). I don't seem to have any problems with using the heavier hook. I like having a bit of extra strength in the hook on smaller flies. I have used Dai-Riki 125 (emerger hooks standard wire) with good success as well, but prefer the heavier hook for added strength.
As for using TMC....I have used both scud hooks 2457 (2x strong) and the emerger hooks (I forget the number since I dont have any around right now) and had good results both ways. Again I prefer a bit heavier hook there as well.
As for "standard" dry fly hooks (TMC 100, Dai-Riki 305 or 320 which are my choices)....on most dry flies I stick to dry fly hooks and haven't tried nymph hooks.
blah blah blah yadda yadda yadda......Just my two cents for what it is worth (or not worth hehehehe).
Take care and cya around,
Mark