Don,
Do you know if a sz 40 hook was ever made.
When I left N.J. I was given a number of gifts from my tying buddies.
One was a framed size 40 hook that I am told is for real. You need a
magnifying glass to see it in the frame. I have been in a quandary about
this for the past 12 years.
Tony
DonO wrote:
Chuck,
That photo I sent you off list shows the smallest hooks I was ever able to
find- some VMC #34's. They are formed wire (violin), no barb, and spade
eye. There are also some #30 VMC's and a size 28 Mustad (for size
reference), which is the same size as a #32 Tiemco.
The Mustad #32 gold hooks are special in that they actually have barbs and
were used for fishing (forged hooks). Mustad discontinued the line and the
desireability, thus the price, of the hooks has risen. They have spade
eyes, so the leader must be snelled on. I have tried everything available
with the upper brass at Mustad's NY office, and they swear to me that they
don't have any of these stashed away.
F
