Hook
selection can be confusing because of the odd terminology and the
lack of a common standard for sizes, shapes and lengths among
manufacturers. Mustad has been a reliable supplier, consistently
producing high quality hooks for more than one hundred years. Their
computer-controlled tempering process produces a forged hook that is
stronger and more reliable than many other hooks.
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Hook Anatomy |
The hook
gap determines the hook size, but secondary characteristics such as
length, thickness and type of bend will also help one select the
best hook for a given fly. Over time you’ll need to learn the
reference system for the line of hooks you’ll be using. For
example, a Mustad 94840 hook is a dry fly hook, a 3906 is a wet fly hook, a
37160 is a shrimp or scud hook and a 9409 is an up eye steelhead
hook. Below are illustrations of the anatomy of a hook and actual
hook size comparisons.
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Hook Size Comparison Chart |
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