Partridge Hooks
Partridge of Redditch started in the early 1900’s making hooks for a Captain Hamilton, who immigrated to New Zealand, and was stocking the local streams with trout. The trout became so large that the Captain required a new style of hooks with a large gape and Partridge began their Captain Hamilton series in 1903. The company has been known over the years for making a wide assortment of styles, all hand-made. In 1996, Mustad bought the company and instituted some changes that have enhanced the quality and consistency of their hooks, while maintaining a degree of autonomy so that Partridge could continue to market and develop on their own. The latest change has been the introduction of their Flashpoint Series. These are hooks which are chemically sharpened to retain a strong, yet very sharp point. There are 15 models within this series which covers most trout fishing needs. You can visit their website at: Partridge of Redditch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nymph Hooks | |||
15BN KLINKHAMER The original design for the tying of the world famous Klinkhamer nymphs designed by Hans van Klinken the originator of the pattern. Also good for many emerger/buzzer patterns. Finish Black Nickel SIZES: 8-20 | 15BNX KLINKHAMER EXTREME This hook in now exactly as designed by Hans can Klinken. It is now possible for us to make it according to the orginal plan. SIZES: 8-20 | YK4A JOHN VENIARD GRUB/SHRIMP HOOKS These grub/shrimp hooks were derived from a small fine wire plain shank hook which was used in Italy for plastic bloodworm imitations.They were given a down eye with an offset bend which made them good hooks and suitable for all types of grub, shrimp, curved body and some emerger patterns. Bronze finish. SIZES: 8-18 | |
IN or BIN (Barbless) IDEAL NYMPH An all-round wet fly hook great for nymph, standard wet fly patterns and wake flies. The neat micro barb and strong sharp point give great hook ups. Finish Black Nickle SIZES: 10-18 | YK12st | K14st Oliver Edwards recommends these hooks in his book “Masterclass”. They were developed specially for his small nymph and emerger patterns but are also good for dry flies. Straight eye. Silver Finish. SIZES: 10-20 | |
TWH | YH1A CAPTAIN HAMILTON NYMPH HOOKS The basic nymph hook – about 2X long shank. (Also suitable for shorter streamer and attractor flies and for some larger dries). Forged bend. Bronze finish. SIZES: 2-16 | GRS12ST GREY SHADOW EMERGER/NYMPH HOOKS The K12ST long shank Sedge/caddis hooks with a Grey Shadow finish. SIZES: 2-18 | |
CZ AUTHENTIC CZECH NYMPH At last a pattern that matches the famous Czech nymph hooks used in the World Championships. The curved shank and in bold offset point are crucial to this design. The in curved and offset point gives very secure hookholds even though the design is barbless. These hooks are perfect for the weighted nymphs used in the “Czech” style of fishing. Finish Black Nickel. SIZES: 6-12 | CZF | CZL | |
YA ALBERT PARTRIDGE WIDE GAPE HOOKS This was probably the first range of hooks which were specifically designed by Albert Partridge as fly hooks .This range is normally used for wet flies and nymph imitations, but a number of experts recommended them as very strong and effective dry fly hooks. The bend is offset. Bronze finish. SIZES: 8-16 | YL2A | YG3A SPROAT FORGED WET FLY HOOKS This old style of wet fly hooks is very well established in the Partridge range. However, there was a change in 1982 when the bend was forged to give hooks added strength.The traditional wet fly hooks with a limerick bend. Bronze finish. SIZES: 6-16 | |
Streamer Hooks | |||
D3STF PARTRIDGE STRAIGHT EYE STREAMER HOOKS The perfect pattern for bucktail or streamer flies.Wide gape 4XL shank, 1extra heavy wire. Finish Bronze. SIZES: 4-8 | D4AF PARTRIDGE BUCKTAIL/STREAMER HOOKS This range of hooks arose from the forged long shank hooks which had been Partridge’s standard hook for all types of long shank flies. The hook was made out of heavier wire and incorporates a wide gape. This hook is now suitable for all types of traditional streamer, bucktail and long attractor flies. The wide gape makes it good for flies like muddler minnows and other larger bodied flies. Traditional down eye. Bronze finish. SIZES: 8-14 | CS42 MW BOMBER HOOKS This dry fly salmon hook is also good for trout streamer flies. Fine wire, but very strong. Looped down eye. Bronze finish. SIZES: 2-6 | |
CS17 | CS15 CARRIE STEVENS 10X LONG HEAVYWEIGHT STREAMER HOOKS For very long trout, streamer and pike flies. Looped down eye. Bronze finish. SIZES: 2/0-4 | ||