> >I looked through my hook boxes for this hook and I couldn't find it. I >figured I'd use Daiichi's cross-reference chart to see if I had the hook >stocked by another manufacturer, but I noticed that my chart doesn't even >list a 1260 hook. The chart skips from 1250 to 1270 I believe. > >Does anybody have any information regarding this hook? It looks like a >somewhat long shank hook but the bend in the hook is also an oddity I >believe. I've seen it before, but I can't name the bend.
John... The 1260 is a new hook added to Daiichi's lineup last year. It is a curved nymph hook with a micro-barb and a round bend. The bend design allows for the easy addition of a bead head. Photo and description at... <http://www.linesend.com/product/daiichi.shtml> ...scroll down the page to the Nymph & Streamer section. Often used for Stimulator style patterns. keep tyin'...byard Byard Miller Line's End Inc <http://www.linesend.com> Virtual Flybox <http://www.virtualflybox.com>
