Tiemco TMC 700

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These were pulled off the production line years ago and never replaced. Going to be tying some steelhead flies and am looking for something similar - blackened, down-eye, heavy wire. Any suggestions?

Regards,
Scott

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Not down-eye, but the Daiichi 2141 or 2451 would work depending on the proportions you were looking for. The Daiichi 2117 might work as well, but I’ve never used it I myself. If you really needed a down-eye, I’d probably just settle for a TMC3761 which is a pretty beefy hook in the larger sizes, even if it lacks the ‘classic’ look.

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Matbe…

http://www.caddisflyshop.com/daiichi-boss-steelhead-black-hook.html

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ScottP,

Check here. Ya’ might find something similar:

http://flyhooks.org
This article might help:

http://theleaper.blogspot.com/2013/07/tiemco-tmc-700-lament-for-hook.html

…and interestingly, they are still shown on the TiemcoJP site:

http://www.tiemco.co.jp/eng/groups/view/81

PT/TB

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Thanks, all, for the links and suggestions. Found a couple other options - Mustad 7970, a 5x strong, bronze finish and a Teeny hook made by Eagle Claw, also extra strong wire black (nickel) finish.

Regards,
Scott