If I ever have to take a dremel to a hook, I will know right then I have been cheated. So weird

You folk put way too much thought in to smashing barbs. I promise Mustad is not as sensitive as you make them out to be. I like some of the older hooks as well, but I have had problems with them breaking when I try to pinch the barb down. Those are just too brittle. 😎 B You have to 'roll' those brit...

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Carl, I've never tied on those hooks, i'd love to have a few if you wouldnt mind. Dave Sure, I'll get some out to you. Carl, If you have any Dai-Riki #270 size #10. I use them on some of my soft hackle patterns. Will pay you for them. John Per Screenshot_20190622-170042_Chrome.jpg 100

I am in the Wholesale Fly Company camp as well. I have started replacing my now discontinued Dai-Riki stock with them. Wait... are you saying Dai-Riki is discontinuing their line of hooks, phasing out certain model numbers, or you just like Wholesale Fly better? Most Dai-Riki hooks are no longer av...

I am in the Wholesale Fly Company camp as well. I have started replacing my now discontinued Dai-Riki stock with them. I will not buy hooks by the 25. The more popular brands sold that way are all hype in my opinion. I have caught alot of carp in my day and I have never had one break or bend a silly...

I have been trying to secure a Scaled quail here in west Texas. Just to try a different feather.

I love my Anvils. Try cutting with one side rather than scissor the thread.

The stuff out there is for your enjoyment. Not your stress. Do not sweat the small stuff here. It's not worth it.

Tim, I would never tell anyone what the best dubbing for any pattern is, but for a super tight body, try Senso Laser Dubbing. Fun stuff to work with especially for small patterns. It is not the right material for a buggy effect, but has a place in my purple army. 61116841_303372523941575_36809731036...