looking for scud hooks with wider gape

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I recently was given some Dohiku barbless hooks, and they are beautiful with a much wider gape than Tiemco hooks. I priced the Dohiku, and they are a little expensive, $9 per 25. can anyone recommend another brand of hooks with a wider gape than Tiemco that is still resonably priced?

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I have no frame of reference, but I use Dai-riki #125 and #135’s for my scud hooks. Depending on what size you are after, you might check out Owner Mosquito hooks. They are an octopus style hook used for spin fishing, but I use them on a specific pattern I tie… top notch hook, if it fits your application.

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Some links to check out:

http://www.flytyingspecialties.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75_77&products_id=467http://www.dohiku.eu/index.php

http://www.czechnymph.com/en/e-shop/hooks/czech-nymph-hooks

http://www.czechnymphs.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50%3Ahooks-for-czech-nymphs&catid=1%3Atactics-tying&Itemid=3&lang=es

Personally, I prefer the Daiichi 1120 which is off set…

PT/TB :wink:

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I started tying on Grip hooks after seeing some of the flies that Hans was sharing with the board. They appear to be very good/consistent quality hooks with a nice large gap and are available in barbless version. Here’s a link to one supplier, but there are others out there you can choose from. http://greatfeathers.com/sale-bin-closeouts/index.aspx

Jim Smith

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The Dai-Riki 135 is scud/pupa specific hook. It is a downeye 1X short and 1X Strong ( heavy ) hook.

The Dai-Riki 125 is an emerger specific hook. It is a straight eye 2X short reverse bend regular wire hook.

I really like the 135 for larva and pupa patterns.

The 125 is great for smaller dries, whether parachute, emerger, loop wing duns, etc. where you want a small fly with a larger gape.

Dai-Riki hooks generally cost about $6.00 for 50, but can be had for less in higher volume.

John