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?
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.
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
Personally, I prefer the Daiichi 1120 which is off set…
PT/TB
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
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