I like Grip brand SW hooks,

 

A black nickel will corrode over time. These Maruto hooks from Japan are a standard O'Shaughnessy style in stainlees steel hook and come as small as a size 12.

 

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Got a link to a website?

 

Coast Sportfish in Parksville, BC sells them. $10.99 Canadian for 25.

https://marutohooks.com/

 

I've never had an Ahrex hook rust. I fish them a lot. I'm also convinced that's partially due to using the Tacky Flydrophobic fly box for storing used flies

The new Ahrex Sa280 hooks are quickly becoming a favorite.

For a ss hook I like the Daiichi 2546

 

Does anyone use the gamakatsu sc15 anymore? Just curious. I use them quite a bit for bonefish and permit flies in larger sizes. I know they used to be popular for Puget Sound flies too.

 

I still like them. Sharp and they hold fish well.

 

I've caught a lot of fish on SC 15's. Not the most durable hook for beach fishing but they work well.
They run small compared to comparable hooks of the same size.

The Tiemco 811S is a great hook, but not inexpensive. The best way to buy them is in 100 packs.

An alternative to the SC 15 if you like getting more hooks per pack / cheaper per hook cost are the Mustad signature shrimp hook.

https://mustad-fishing.com/product/shrimp?color=Duratin

 

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@Nick Clayton I do like those ahrex hooks a lot. I have been switching over to those a lot for my saltwater stuff too.

The bigger sc15's seem pretty durable, but I do remember the smaller sizes being tiny. Almost need to order 3 sizes larger than expected.

 

Gamakatsu sc-15 are good for smaller SRC flies, and my wife likes tying chum babies, etc, with them, but I’ve had the misfortune of having coho straighten them on several occasions.

 

Where do folks like to go for bulk hook orders? Sorry, I’m sure this has been discussed elsewhere.

 

TMC 784

 

Gamakatsu hooks are nice in smaller sizes. It depends on the species you are after with your smaller sized hook and how big the gap needs to be. Use a heavier hook if there is a chance something big crashes the party.

SL45
SL11-3H

 

I wont be buying any more SC15s moving forward but I still have a pretty big stash of them so will use them a bit.

I wont use one smaller than a size 2. Any smaller and they are just too fragile IMO. I've bent more out on cutthroat than I have anything else.

 

I'm lately more partial to the Ahrex SA280 minnow hook too, straight eye, stout, and that curve is just so good for baitfish patterns.
Tried one packet and had to order more in various sizes, wished @Spawnflyfish was located next door haha. Josh do ship fast though, takes only 2 days. He's my Amazon prime for fly tying

 

Lol Same story here. Started with one pack and had to order a bunch more.

 

Thanks everyone! I'm going to try out the SA280 minnow hooks from Spawn Fly Fish (which really should be a WFF Supporter. . .as should I).

 

Does anyone use the gamakatsu sc15 anymore? Just curious. I use them quite a bit for bonefish and permit flies in larger sizes. I know they used to be popular for Puget Sound flies too.

Yes, I like them a lot!

 

Thanks everyone! I'm going to try out the SA280 minnow hooks from Spawn Fly Fish (which really should be a WFF Supporter. . .as should I).

Zak,

Thank you I really appreciate it and I didn't know that was a thing I'm logging into our payal and signing up! Hope you have a great holiday!

 

Where do folks like to go for bulk hook orders? Sorry, I'm sure this has been discussed elsewhere.

Generally, they don't do this unless you have a business license for commercial tying or manufacturing. They will also not let you repackage these for sale. I have seen this done though. Several companies do offer bigger packs like Owner Pro Packs which we are happy to stock anytime!

 

I picked up some of the SA280 Ahrex hooks from Spawn and they are really nice (though the size 6 seems a little big to me). I also ordered some more Mustad 34007-SS from another source, but they sent me a different, newer Mustad hook: the S71SNP-DT (duratin over stainless steel). Apparently the S71SNP-DT is Mustad's new standard saltwater hook. It has a longer shank and smaller gap than the SA280, is much less bendable than the 34007-SS, and I'm liking it.

 

Both the 34007 and 3407DT where pretty standard hooks way back when for saltwater use around here. Neither were very sharp out of the box.
The S71 is likely a better hook then the 34007.
They still make the 34007 I believe, but maybe they were out of them.

I buy the 3407DT size 4 in 100 packs as they are cheaper then shanks and easy to cut off when tying stinger patterns.

Those Ahrex 280 have already drawn some blood while tying with them. They are sharp as hell.
SF

 

The Ahrex SA280’s are nice. I love the design and they are sharp as hell. The steel is definitely harder than say the SC15’s. I cannot see them being bent out. However, I have had two points break off the last two outings fishing rocky beaches. Anyone else come have this issue? I cannot recall the last time that happened to me (I am sure it has) fishing various Gamikatsu hooks.

Maybe a bad batch? My casting is getting worse? Too much spinach before I pinch the barbs...?

 

The Ahrex SA280's are nice. I love the design and they are sharp as hell. The steel is definitely harder than say the SC15's. I cannot see them being bent out. However, I have had two points break off the last two outings fishing rocky beaches. Anyone else come have this issue? I cannot recall the last time that happened to me (I am sure it has) fishing various Gamikatsu hooks.

Maybe a bad batch? My casting is getting worse? Too much spinach before I pinch the barbs...?

@mtskibum16 and I were just texting about this. We have both noticed that with those hard Ahrex hooks of various styles. For me it's not much of an issue fishing out of the boat but it is a nuisance when on the beach where flies get banged around a lot more.

 

Daiichi X452

 

Same for me on the Ahrex broken hook points. But they are so sharp and seem to stay sharp longer that I feel like they are worth the risk. Plus if I break enough hooks maybe I will focus harder on keeping my back cast up . I need to try the SA280s still

 

So I spoke to Ahrex again today and we discussed the breaking of hooks for several of you. They are going to be writing a blog about it. However I wanted to inform everyone. The Owner
Morten is a good friend and did a good job simplifying the answer. Ahrex hooks are made out of High Carbon Wire and not Stainless steel so the tip can break if they hit a rock at high velocity. They chose this because you with High Carbon Wire you can create much sharper point! You can chemically sharpen High carbon, which is not possible with Stainless steel. I don’t fish from the beach as often but have slammed them into the side of my sled without issues. Overall my opinion still stands that the SA280 is my favorite small hook for Puget Sound right now!

 

So I spoke to Ahrex again today and we discussed the breaking of hooks for several of you. They are going to be writing a blog about it. However I wanted to inform everyone. The Owner
Morten is a good friend and did a good job simplifying the answer. Ahrex hooks are made out of High Carbon Wire and not Stainless steel so the tip can break if they hit a rock at high velocity. They chose this because you with High Carbon Wire you can create much sharper point! You can chemically sharpen High carbon, which is not possible with Stainless steel. I don't fish from the beach as often but have slammed them into the side of my sled without issues. Overall my opinion still stands that the SA280 is my favorite small hook for Puget Sound right now!

Thanks for the follow up @Spawnflyfish. I really enjoy the hook and look forward to reading their blog. One thing they might consider is selling a barbless version. That material is hard and I do have to put a lot of pressure on my pliers to pinch the barb. I have to think that weakens the hook a bit making it more prone to breakage.

Edit: I know that is more easily said than done: manufacture something new, that's easy, right. Just a thought though.

 

I'd definitely buy the barbless version!