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i have a bunch of size 10 chironomid pupae
that I tied on curved shank Umqua hooks. The hooks seem to straighten
quite easily. drives me nuts.
About 2 years ago I began having problems with the big fish at Rocky Ford
straightening or breaking off #18 nymph hooks at the bend. At first I
thought my switch to fluorocarbon line was permitting me to put excessive
pressure on the hooks, but I compared the older and newer hooks thru numerous
hookups and was convinced there was a difference in the quality of the steel.
I contacted Cabelas, where I had purchased the new hooks and they put me in
touch with Umpqua. I sent a variety of samples of both hooks to demonstrate
the problem and they said they sent them to the manufacturer. They swore there
was no difference, but I am sure there was. They persuaded me to go to a
sturdier and much more expensive hook and it has worked fine (sorry I don't
have hook numbers handy). Umpqua sent me a bunch of free hooks and flies as an
apology, so that was nice, but I suspect the manufacturer
isn't going to redo their hook making process because of my
complaint.
Terry Whitworth
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