Stainless Hooks Size 10 And 12

[esox niger]

I seem to recall having one trout fly that was stainless several years back. I've searched the net quite a bit but havent found what im looking for, seems like most stainless hooks stop at size 8. anyone know if i can get them in 10 and 12?

Thanks for your help

anyone seen any big carp lately...Id like to hear about it.

[flytyer57]

I seem to recall having one trout fly that was stainless several years back. I've searched the net quite a bit but havent found what im looking for, seems like most stainless hooks stop at size 8. anyone know if i can get them in 10 and 12?

Thanks for your help

anyone seen any big carp lately...Id like to hear about it.

I don't know what style you're looking for, but there are some stainless hooks in the sizes you are looking for here.

I wouldn't tie a trout fly on a stainless hook though. Stainless hooks are mostly made for saltwater use.

[esox niger]

I don't know what style you're looking for, but there are some stainless hooks in the sizes you are looking for here.

I wouldn't tie a trout fly on a stainless hook though. Stainless hooks are mostly made for saltwater use.

Thanks for the help...Why not stainless for trout? or bluegill or what not? danger to fish and birds?

[Outside Bend]

Thanks for the help...Why not stainless for trout? or bluegill or what not? danger to fish and birds?

The big thing about stainless is they don't corrode in freshwater- if they become embedded in fish (or other critter's) flesh, they become a permanent fixture.

[flytyer57]

What OB said.

Plus, why spend the extra money for stainless when the bronzed hooks work just as well for trout, bluegill, and what not.

[esox niger]

Yeah I think I may be changing over to "bronzed". looks like I will have to start buying my hooks from the UK. Gamakatsu has a nice line of Carp hooks but they are only sold in the UK. or do you have suggestions for 2x even 3x strong bornzed sizes 4-8 at least. I realy don't know alot about hooks. Im guessing they are all about the same in terms of corosion? I have to say i do love the stainless....im not big on fine points like drying flies....they get wet i open the box a week later and what a frikn mess. good flies gone bad! and the stainless will bend out of snaggs and such quite frequently. I don't want to be killing birds and fish though, so maybe i should make the change....some of these new coatings out there might work about as well as stainless....

Working on a Carp Pack. take a look if you want.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Missouriflies

[Outside Bend]

The Gamikatsu B10S is a great hook and it's finish is a little more durable than your standard bronzed hook. They only make them down to size 6 though. The Mustad 3366 is another great, strong hook with a bronze finish, it's cheap, and they make them down to a size 10. You could also look into some of the extra-short, strong egg/glo ball hooks. Or venture into tube flies if you're feeling brave

[esox niger]

The Gamikatsu B10S is a great hook and it's finish is a little more durable than your standard bronzed hook. They only make them down to size 6 though. The Mustad 3366 is another great, strong hook with a bronze finish, it's cheap, and they make them down to a size 10. You could also look into some of the extra-short, strong egg/glo ball hooks. Or venture into tube flies if you're feeling brave

Sweet. Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated

[Gavin]

I'd look for 2x strong chemically sharpened hooks....Dai Riki 730 is a good one...so is the 810....similar to the Gammy B10S...Investigate the Mustad Signature Series as well...Hard to get what you want in that line though.....Seems that I order a couple hundred...and maybe a third come in after a month or so....Then I try again. Good hooks...but hard to obtain. Cheers.