| #1  01-18-2012, 06:57 PM | ||||
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| Hook sizes I've just won a shed load of hooks on ebay, but why are the size 18,s 16's, 14's (to mention just a few) around 4 times bigger than my standard (or should i say the ones i'm used to.) Is this a continental size ? I've seen these on pole rigs so have seen it before & wasn't too impressed i have to say. (but can't complain when comes as a freebie with a whip i bought.) I've been landed with 240 HTN's 60x18's to 3lb 60x16's to 3lb 60x14's to 3lb 60x12's to 4lb 60x10's to 5lb 60 x 8's to 6lb The bigger hooks are less of an issue, but a single maggot on the 18's will look pretty stupid IMHO. __________________ Fishing - the best fun you can have with your clothes on.     |
| #3 02-03-2012, 06:20 PM | ||||
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| Re: Hook sizes This may be the answer, however if you buy a HTN size 18, then you should expect to recieve a hook size @ least in the spirit of it. __________________ Fishing - the best fun you can have with your clothes on. |
| #4 02-03-2012, 07:19 PM | ||||
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| Re: Hook sizes Hook sizes are not standard as they are affected by so many aspects of bend gape etc. I've got lot of hooks in 18,20,22 and I doubt any two of the so called same size are even close. Within a range though , the relative sizes of hooks is usually consistent. __________________ Just remember, not all the heroes died. www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
| #5 02-03-2012, 07:20 PM | ||||
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| Re: Hook sizes Personally I would use double maggot on a 16 or 18, single on 20 or lower. I think a single on a size 18 does look daft. Too much hook, not enough maggot. __________________ Just remember, not all the heroes died. www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
| #6 02-03-2012, 07:57 PM | ||||
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| Re: Hook sizes I agree hook patterns of the same size are many & varied i.e Gape. wire gauge, forged, colour, spade end, eyed, straight, offset etc, but the ones i've bought (won on ebay actually) are mde by "NGT" & the alleged 18''s & 16's, would'nt look out of place in a butchers shop. lol. I've seen the same sort of thing on pole rigs as well. In the words of Jim Royle "SIZE 18 MY ARSE"  __________________ Fishing - the best fun you can have with your clothes on. |
| #7 02-03-2012, 09:02 PM | |||
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 Re: Hook sizes hook sizes for fly tying are of a universal size but larger hooks are sized by the maker or so im told.I bought a job lot on e bay and wound up with about 50% scrap iron.Ah well a lesson learned... |
| #8 02-03-2012, 09:06 PM | ||||
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| Re: Hook sizes Reassuring that i'm not the only one who's always had to PAY TO LEARN lol. __________________ Fishing - the best fun you can have with your clothes on. |
| #9 02-03-2012, 09:15 PM | ||||
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| Re: Hook sizes lol martin, your supposed to get wiser with age, ah well, maybe the local butcher nay show an interest. still away to go for your sage badge. you could use 'em for harbour rag, whilst trying for dabs. __________________ good luck and tight lines chris lifes to short for animosity. |
| #10 02-03-2012, 09:17 PM | ||||
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| Re: Hook sizes I'm actually not too bothered (not much good for maggot - you'd need @ least 3 on hook to disguise it) but great size for worm / pellet /catmeat. __________________ Fishing - the best fun you can have with your clothes on. |
