Just a quick survey to see who out there is using hand sharpened hooks?. What company do people use, any issues with packaging/damaged hooks etc. What you would expect to pay for the product?
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I have used a few the Kamakuras are good and really consistent and well packaged but there super fragile. The best for me is Jason Hayward specialist sharpened hooks. Not the cheapest but the best I feel.
I have used a few the Kamakuras are good and really consistent and well packaged but there super fragile. The best for me is Jason Hayward specialist sharpened hooks. Not the cheapest but the best I feel.
There is a comprehensive thread done in the past on this, one member carried out analysis on many sharpened hooks, I'm sure it's been made a sticky. If i could do links i would post a link, but this is beyond my capabilities.
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It was Yonny who provided that excellent thread.
It was Yonny who provided that excellent thread.
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I get Jason Hayward to sharpen my hooks.
I get Jason Hayward to sharpen my hooks.
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I have looked at that thread however I was looking to see how many people actually use hand sharpened hooks. The review was excellent but didn't give me an insight in to how many people want or use that product.
I have looked at that thread however I was looking to see how many people actually use hand sharpened hooks. The review was excellent but didn't give me an insight in to how many people want or use that product.
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I've used hand sharpened, but personally I like to do my own now. Found a brand that was really sharp out the pack but also took well to sharpening more when needed.
I won't use a hand sharpened hook on a runs lake for example, but will always use them when fishing for a few bites a year on certain lakes.
I've used hand sharpened, but personally I like to do my own now. Found a brand that was really sharp out the pack but also took well to sharpening more when needed.
I won't use a hand sharpened hook on a runs lake for example, but will always use them when fishing for a few bites a year on certain lakes.
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100% agree, pointless taking a hand sharpened hook to a commercial runs water because it will cost a fortune and potentially require a rig change every fish. Having said that looking at the prices of normal packet hooks it's not far off hand sharpened prices anyway.
100% agree, pointless taking a hand sharpened hook to a commercial runs water because it will cost a fortune and potentially require a rig change every fish. Having said that looking at the prices of normal packet hooks it's not far off hand sharpened prices anyway.
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I use hand sharpened unless fishing a runs water for a bend in the rod. And I honestly can't fault J Precision. Used for a few years now and I honestly fish with proper confidence in those hooks
I use hand sharpened unless fishing a runs water for a bend in the rod. And I honestly can't fault J Precision. Used for a few years now and I honestly fish with proper confidence in those hooks
In reply to Post #1
I don't use hand sharpened hooks ..if it's 'sticky out of the packet ,I'm more than happy ..
I check the point on every cast however,if the point needs a little buff up I got a gardner hook sharpener..
I do more than ok....I'm on my 6 th carp already this yr from a moderate water,plus a hit of silvers yesterday ...on a tenkara pole..
I don't use hand sharpened hooks ..if it's 'sticky out of the packet ,I'm more than happy ..
I check the point on every cast however,if the point needs a little buff up I got a gardner hook sharpener..
I do more than ok....I'm on my 6 th carp already this yr from a moderate water,plus a hit of silvers yesterday ...on a tenkara pole..
In reply to Post #1
I sharpened my own for years but now use the Gardner muggas that are allegedly hand sharpened by JH. Not sure how true that is but they are superior to any alternative offering I've seen.
I sharpened my own for years but now use the Gardner muggas that are allegedly hand sharpened by JH. Not sure how true that is but they are superior to any alternative offering I've seen.
In reply to Post #9
I have been using J Precision for a number of years now and unlikely to use another brand. Very good quality hooks at a price that is comparable with the packets from the big brands
I have been using J Precision for a number of years now and unlikely to use another brand. Very good quality hooks at a price that is comparable with the packets from the big brands
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I expect my hooks to be sharp enough out of the packet.
I use Gardner Muggas and Solar 101's most of the time, and not found a bad one. I do check every one before use, and they do last from session to session without needing to be changed.
I expect my hooks to be sharp enough out of the packet.
I use Gardner Muggas and Solar 101's most of the time, and not found a bad one. I do check every one before use, and they do last from session to session without needing to be changed.
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I expect my hooks to be sharp enough out of the packet.
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I expect my hooks to be sharp enough out of the packet.
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Hi Dave. A bit if market research I see?
Let me tell you mate, the samples you sent me were as good as any on the market and if you can keep that level of quality up, you'll sell loads if the price is right.
That thread me and Duggs did was put in the articles section but was lost when the site went down. Shame as it was full of good info.
Hi Dave. A bit if market research I see?
Let me tell you mate, the samples you sent me were as good as any on the market and if you can keep that level of quality up, you'll sell loads if the price is right.
That thread me and Duggs did was put in the articles section but was lost when the site went down. Shame as it was full of good info.