Kyle tiefly45 wrote: > > I haven't benn tying for very long and i am only 12 but i wanted to > know, what are the brands of those black turned up eye steelhead and > salmon hooks and where can you get them?
Hey Kyle tiefly45, There are a number of companies that offer the hook style you seek: Mustad makes the 36890, Tiemco has the 7999 , and Dai-Riki the 899 to name just three. These are the standard wet fly (read, heavy wire) models; most companies offer a lighter wire dry fly model as well. Since I doubt our listmeister will "toot his own horn", I'll take the opportunity to plug his company. Byard Miller, the owner of the Virtual Fly Box and this list, has a company called linesend.com where you can buy the Dai-Rikis online. You might want to check it out to see if he can get you what you want, as I'm sure he could get you other brands as well. Best Regards, and welcome to this addicting and rewarding hobby. Good luck in your search. Monte -- Monte Smith Brownsville, Oregon
