Favorite House Brand Hooks

[ffb]

I haven't used a big variety, and none of their freshwater hooks, but I've used J Stockards saltwater hooks a fair amount and have been pretty impressed with them. To my eye they are just a rebranded 2546. I've only used them for src and rezzie sized stuff, as I'm not too interested in going cheap for larger fish, but from what I've seen I wouldn't hesitate to try their freshwater hooks for trout

I just got an order of the J Stockard saltwater hooks and they hook the bottom just the same as all the others in my experience.

I am pretty sure they are Umpqua hooks. The packaging and fonts are identical to Umpqua but with J.Stockard branding.

 

[ColinShots]

Has anyone tried the FTD big game hooks?

 

[Jake Watrous]

See: https://skeenariverflysupply.com/product/maruto-8356-ssc-tube-hooks/

Thank you, but they’ve only got #4s. I will put in an order for them with Jaap when they’re back in stock, but hoping to get more of the #6 and #8 I have.

 

[Wade Rivers]

Has anyone tried the FTD big game hooks?

Hey Colin,

Good question. I bought some, and tied on them, but haven't really put them to the test. I wish I had a real world trial to report but hope to use them this summer on Cape Cod. For me, what I like about FTD is I can buy & try stuff and tie different patterns without sinking a bunch of money into patterns that may not get fished.

Dont see them in the list for the Albany Fly Expo...darn.

WR