best hook for emergers

dpenrod · January 7, 2007, 1:06pm

what hook is best to tie smaller midge emerger patterns on (sz. 18-24)? specific brand and number is what i am looking for here. thanks

Heritage_Angler · January 7, 2007, 1:36pm

My choice would be a Tiemco 2488.

system · January 7, 2007, 2:16pm

I use Tiemco 2488 & Mustad C49S

biot_midge · January 7, 2007, 2:41pm

I like the Dai-Riki 125 emerger hooks.
Steve

Clarkii · January 7, 2007, 3:58pm

me too…
8) , R.

Jamie_Caddick · January 7, 2007, 9:33pm

Another vote for the Mustad Signature Series C49S hooks.

gnat · January 8, 2007, 3:17am

I use Dai-Riki, too. Light gauge wire, small barb to bend down.

I also like the White River brand sold by Bass Pro.
Who makes those anyway? Does anybody know?

Tiempco are really nice but too pricy for me.

Charlie

dpenrod · January 8, 2007, 3:22am

thanks for all the replies. i have tried and like dai-riki hooks. sounds like some 125’s may be in my future.