Re: [VFB] Tom's San Juan Hook

[mark romero]

Thankx for the link Martin. I see no reason at all not to tye flies on just 
about any type of hook out here. I've been using bait hooks for years 
sometimes. Just whatever, whenever so-to-speak. Found some real cool blue 
hooks once, but i can't remember the maker. I've used Eagle Claw hooks a 
lot, especially their saltwater models. Don't ask for the model numbers 
though. I probly couldn't find them. Point is, when you find yourself in a 
tacle shop of any kind, always take a look at the hook section. You never 
know what you'll find that can be used. I've got one hell of a hook(s) 
collection because i've been scrounging around for hooks for many years. And 
when in a fly shop, always go take a look in the "Cheapo Bin," there's 
usually some hooks in there too. Very often, what the store can't sell, you 
can use, and you'll get 'em cheap. mark...

From: Martin Westbeek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [VFB] Tom's San Juan Hook
Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 14:38:38 +0100
Tom,
As I read your description the shape may be something like this:
http://www.ownerhooks.com/pages/products/hooks/basshooks.htm
Martin
----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Davenport" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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
http://www.galesendpress.com
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Paul Marriner
Outdoor Writing & Photography. Owner: Gale's End Press. Member: OWAA &
OWC.
Author of Stillwater Fly Fishing: Tools & Tactics, How to Choose & Use
Fly-tying Thread, Modern Atlantic Salmon Flies, Miramichi River Journal,
Ausable River Journal, and Atlantic Salmon.


Tom Davenport
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