Moonlit Togatta Hooks

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Moonlit Togatta premium barbless hooks are highly regarded for their exceptional sharpness, strength, and value, particularly among tenkara and nymph anglers. Manufactured in Japan, these hooks are consistently described as “wicked sharp” and durable, featuring a, quality tempered steel that holds up well for, tying Sakasa Kebari and various nymphs. The hooks are known for sharpness &…

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Gamakatsu Hooks

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Gamakatsu hooks are the corner stone of the Gamakatsu company, and are famous worldwide. Material and technology are what makes these hooks superior to all other brands. The Gamakatsu company, in conjunction with a material manufacturer, developed a material known as High Carbon steel specifically for the manufacture of fish hooks. This material not only…

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Fulling Mill Hooks

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Fulling Mill has it’s roots in fly tying going back to the 1930’s where Denis Whetham established a modest fly tying business in Kenya while recuperating from near paralysis in a rugby accident. He expanded his business in the 1960’s by adding 30 more tyers to his staff and sold flies to over 20 countries.…

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Ahrex Hooks

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Ahrex Hooks has its roots in the Scandinavian fly-fishing tradition. Anglers and the waters they fish in inspire Ahrex to create the best hooks possible. Ahrex Hooks are made without compromise – designed by Scandinavian fly-fishermen for fishing all over the world. They use innovative technology and the best materials available for each specific hook.…

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Tackle Manufacturers

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    A Abel Reels165 Aviador Str., Camarillo, CA 93010Tel: (805) 484-3789 fax: (805) 482-0701Reels Airflow Distribution Ltd.Unit 5&6, Industrial EstateBrecon Wales, UK LD3 8LA44-187-461-16338 fax: 44-187-462-5889Fly Lines     Aqua Design324 Bluff Rd. Unit #2Newport, VT 05855tel: (802) 334-5994 fax: (802) 334-5798Sport Clothing A. Rubey Rod Company Lyons, COtel: (614) 546-7828 Bamboo Rods     …

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Fly Fishing Hook Chart

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Hook Terminology Gape: Gape (or Gap) is the distance between the hook shank and the point. The standard gape is slightly less than half the standard hook shank length. Hook sizes are based upon gape. Wire Gauge: There is a standardized wire guage. From this standard, hook wire can be heavier (XH) or lighter (XF)…

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Daiichi Hooks

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Daiichi is an overseas hook manufacturer that is exclusively represented by Angler Sport Group based in New York. The hooks are imported by Angler Sport and marketed through a wide range of dealers. Daiichi carries a fine line of flyfishing hooks. They are made of high carbon steel that is hardened and tempered. A 12…

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Mustad Hooks

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Mustad is a Norwegian company that started making fish hooks in 1870. Mustad has two series of hooks designed for flyfishers, the Signature Series and the Classic Series. The Signature Series was recently developed from input from a number of leading fly tiers. It is a chemically sharpened point with micro-barbs to produce a very…

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Hanak Hooks

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The company HANÁK Competition was founded in 1997 as one of the largest specialized angling shops in the Czech Republic and it is still owned and run successfully by Hanák’s Brothers. A forerunner in the design of competition hooks, Hanak continues to emphasize efficiency from fish strike to the successful landing. These hooks are carbon…

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Firehole Sticks

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Designed from scratch in Bozeman, MT. These are not just any hooks, they are sticks. Designed to go with your stones. Firehole Sticks are all barbless, and sport a very nice, stealthy black nickel finish. They come in packs of 36. Firehole Outdoors, based in Bozeman, MT, designs, and specs their ‘sticks’ with a slightly heavier…

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