A few months ago I did a quick test of hooks, I took 5 size 14 dry hooks from Dai riki Daiichi and Mustad, Using a micrometer I wanted to find out which was "best", what I came up with is Dai riki's are a little thiner and a little more consistant than Mustad. (you get what you pay for in consistancy) I didnt find that the Daiichi was enough better to make up for there higher prices. My local fly shop caries Dai Riki and Daiichi,so I primarily tie with Dai Riki, if they carried Mustad I would probably use them as I don't need the extra consistancy for my tying/fishing abilities.


Eric