Mickyj 3,205 Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I am not sure if I have posted this in the correct section.so bare with me .I am downsizing my Salt water flies using some free mustard trout hooks no 16.i have been looking online in Australia and have been offered Kamasan Hooks B175 . Firstly are these hooks ok ?will size 16 match the mustard 16 ?And yes I understand they are not made for the salt but its hard finding hooks that small.Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckTseeker 425 Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Quality, chemically sharpened, high carbon, hook Micki have the Classic Trout B800 long shank #6 that i used to tie big nymphs when i went to Tassiethey will rust quick though in the saltcheers chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Quality, chemically sharpened, high carbon, hook Micki have the Classic Trout B800 long shank #6 that i used to tie big nymphs when i went to Tassiethey will rust quick though in the saltcheers chuckthanks Chuck .From some info I have been told these hooks are ok for estuary use .Not sure if they line up with size 16 mustard.Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grubb 0 Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Hi mick, those hooks as I understand are a 'wet' fly hook for tying sinking flies whereas the B170 model is for 'dry' or floating flies. They are very popular with the trout fisho's and considered a very good hook.Cheers, Dave.PS. I read the post on the other site. Don't be brain washed into believing that small hooks = small fish. If that was true no big trout would ever be caught on a small fly, fish the size fly you are confident with and works for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 G"day Mick,wouldnt normally put a link up to an internet site,but as you are looking for a specific product for a specialist purpose have a look at the link provided hereabouts.They are quick postage and good to deal with,and the daiitchi range are superb ,supersharp and durable,and have quite a lot of patterns in the sizes you are after designed specifically for fly fishing.Just have a look through the range you may find what your after.Cheers. 8)Link....................http://store.tacklemania.com.au/store/search.aspx?sck=4520254&Page=4&Sort=4&key=daiichi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Funny u should mention that brand have been sent a link that says they are the same Brand and that is the American name of them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I ended up buying the kasaman hooks from Motackle just bought them and they should be here next week .thanks to everyone who helped me.and here is a link to their site http://www.motackle.com.au/index.cfm?pr=homeI would have bought them locally but couldn't find anyone with that size hook in stock .And i did try one of our sponsors which is cool .but I didnt feel like going into the city to try the place in pirie st. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Came home this morning and my new chemically sharpened kamasan hooks arrived yippeee .Can recommend these guys ordered them Thursday afternoon and they came this morning (not bad with a four day weekend in between).http://www.motackle.com.au/index.cfm?pr=homeCheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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