Looking for Partridge Ad Swier Pike Fly Hooks ( CS43 )

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I recently purchased a Pike Fly from Europe ( see photo ).

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I have not been able to locate a North American source for Partridge Ad Swier Pike Fly Hooks ( CS43 ) 8/0. Does anyone know of one?

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Don O,
Don’t you have 8/0 hooks in your ‘small’ stuff?

Seriously David, look up Don here on FAOL under DonO1 or at http://www.fantasyflies.com/index.php
If anyone here can help you find hooks that size I’m sure Don can.

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Great suggestion Roger - That should have been the first place that I went!!!

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Found em. My local BPS even has them in stock.

http://www.basspro.com/Partridge-Ad-Swier-Absolute-WideGap-Fly-Hooks/product/10209365/-1634987

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Thank you Hugefish_80, looks like the 2/0 is their largest. I shall give them a call, perhaps they can get the 8/0 too.

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Ad Zwier is an Dutch fly angler.
If you like to, I would ask for ypou over here in Holland where you can purchase the hooks,
I know a few dutch shops where these hooks can be bought

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Thank you for your kind offer Inderk,

I have found most of the shops in Europe and Scandanavia, so I have been getting them there. I hope to find a location in North America that carries the 8/0 and 6/0 sizes so that I can purchase in quantity. The U.S. Pike tyers would love this hook if it was readily available. I sent an email to Partridge-of-Reddich, but so far, no response.

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Dave, use the members list to locate Dr. Fish and send him a p.m. about what you need. He is the North American sales manager for Mustad/Partridge.

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Thank you Rainbowchaser!!!

I wasn’t familiar with that member search option. I have just fired off a message to Dr. Fish. I will let you know what happens.

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You should check out the CS45BN as well. I much prefer the CS45 over the CS43.