Tom, As I read your description the shape may be something like this: http://www.ownerhooks.com/pages/products/hooks/basshooks.htm Martin
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Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 6:45 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Tom's San Juan Hook
I don't have the original box but I'm sure these were called "All Around". I looked in vain on the Mustad web site for a picture so maybe they don't make them any more. I'll just have to take a picture. but I'll make another stab at describing it: The eye is level, then it immediately makes a 45 degree bend up almost straight until it curves slightly to its highest point above the eye and curves down until the curve is directly across from the eye on the opposite end, then it makes a very abrupt turn back in straight toward the eye which terminates very quickly into the barb.
Tom On Nov 2, 2004, at 10:40 AM, Paul Marriner wrote:
Tom, you had me shaking my head with the "All Around" description of a Mustad hook. Then I remembered the Mustad 3777. Is this the hook you were referring to? This is a great hook for tying keel style streamers as well; I'm doing an article on them. Don't be put off with the crazy sizes (a #24 is well over an inch long!). Or are you thinking of the English bait-hook style?
For Jimi SJWs are tied on big hooks as well; I've seen them on #2 English bait hooks.
Cheers
Paul
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