John,

I so agree and I was very reluctant to pose that question. However, there were several threads with many posts where similar fly patterns were tyed on a variety of hooks, and then there were threads which discussed hooks, so I just thought I'd ask that limiting question. Of course the question is purely hypothetical and holds no value to anyone who's tyed for years. Over those years, we who fit that bill very likely have accumulated numerous brands of hooks having the same application. Maybe some of the 'newbees' can answer the question because they've only used one thus far. But even then the lack of exposure does not allow for any reasonable comparison.
Again, not a valid question just a curious one for which there is no correct answer.