What
determines the size of a hook?
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| An Old Goldplated Mustad inside The TMC 518 size #32 |
From the top:
Old Goldplated Mustad size #26
Mustad 94842 size #28
Varivas Ultra Midge size #30
Tiemco 518 size #32
Which
one is the smallest?
Judge for yourself!
Judge for yourself!
Formerly
hooks were bought choosing the size judging by the distance between
the hook tip to the shank. The hook was then cut to suit your purpose
in fishing with it. How are the size determined today? I'll have to
leave that question open because, as seen in the pictures, there is
no definite standard that tells us what size the hook has in
comparison to other hooks. Please feel free to give your input on
this matter in this blog.
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| Side view of a Jassid tied on the Goldplated Mustad size #26 |
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| Top view of the same fly |
Tied as follows:
Hook:
Old Goldplated Mustad hook size #26,
3 times long, 2 times fine.
3 times long, 2 times fine.
Thread: UNI-THREAD
Trico 17/0 made black
with a permanent marker.
with a permanent marker.
Wing: JC
Nail cured with Clear Cure Goo.
Just
got my hands on some small hooks today. Among them this goldplated
mustad hook. Felt like I had to try it on right away. I'm still
looking for the Mustad 277 #32, so if anyone knows how to get them I
would appreciate a lot if you mentioned that to me. Would love to hear your point of view
when it comes to hook sizes. Until the next post.
Kind
greetings,
Mats
Olsson
If you wish to comment outside the blog your welcome to send the comment to my e-mail: meo@spray.se
