In reply to Post #30
Well done, it took real skill and guile. Must be your sharp hook.
What you have to consider is that some people take fishing a bit too seriously. In fact, waaaaaaaay too seriously. Glad I obviously left an impression 😘
I once had the pleasure of fishing in between Rod, Mally, Bob Baker and Albert. Some of the finest fishing minds there ever were. And if you think blunt hooks were ridiculous, you would have been shocked by some of the theories flying around, but it may have been the red...... 😂
Well done, it took real skill and guile. Must be your sharp hook.
What you have to consider is that some people take fishing a bit too seriously. In fact, waaaaaaaay too seriously. Glad I obviously left an impression 😘
I once had the pleasure of fishing in between Rod, Mally, Bob Baker and Albert. Some of the finest fishing minds there ever were. And if you think blunt hooks were ridiculous, you would have been shocked by some of the theories flying around, but it may have been the red...... 😂
In reply to Post #31
Always remember someone saying about Rod Hutchinson. If he paid as much attention to the quality of his end tackle as he did to his bait. His catches would of been of this planet...
Those you've mentioned having the sharpest of hooks on the end of there line wouldn't of been top of there priority list. Would it of effected there catch rate, probably.. would they of cared? .... probably not..
I for one have a JAG file and eye loop. Bought of the back of Jason's envolvement with JAG at the time. Tried it a few times. Couldn't get them any sharper than the hooks already were. Both file and loop are sitting in a box somewhere in me garage. Doubt they will see the light of day any time soon.
Playing the percentage game. A sharp a hook as you can possibly use will in my opinion catch you more fish. I suppose it comes down to how much you want it. And how much effort your willing to put in.
I for one am happy with me ESP hammers. One of the many out the packet sharp hooks out there. Lovely long slim point. But wouldn't be adverse to having a go with a hand Sharpened one. If the likes of Jason does them. Will have to have a look in the Tacklebox at Dartford next time I'm down that way.
Always remember someone saying about Rod Hutchinson. If he paid as much attention to the quality of his end tackle as he did to his bait. His catches would of been of this planet...
Those you've mentioned having the sharpest of hooks on the end of there line wouldn't of been top of there priority list. Would it of effected there catch rate, probably.. would they of cared? .... probably not..
I for one have a JAG file and eye loop. Bought of the back of Jason's envolvement with JAG at the time. Tried it a few times. Couldn't get them any sharper than the hooks already were. Both file and loop are sitting in a box somewhere in me garage. Doubt they will see the light of day any time soon.
Playing the percentage game. A sharp a hook as you can possibly use will in my opinion catch you more fish. I suppose it comes down to how much you want it. And how much effort your willing to put in.
I for one am happy with me ESP hammers. One of the many out the packet sharp hooks out there. Lovely long slim point. But wouldn't be adverse to having a go with a hand Sharpened one. If the likes of Jason does them. Will have to have a look in the Tacklebox at Dartford next time I'm down that way.
I always use Gardner muggas sharpened by Jason. Never let me down since I moved onto them
In reply to Post #33
Ive recently this year started using Jasons hand sharpened hooks, mainly mugga, and have found them to be excellent.i deffo have had more fish on the bank and put it down to more pick ups turning into runs, for a couple of quid per packet extra is deffo worth the extra.
Ive recently this year started using Jasons hand sharpened hooks, mainly mugga, and have found them to be excellent.i deffo have had more fish on the bank and put it down to more pick ups turning into runs, for a couple of quid per packet extra is deffo worth the extra.
The hook is one of, if not the most critical items we use. The Rolls Royce of hooks (Jason's) are still relatively inexpensive.
I've seen people recommend cheap hooks from the likes of Bank so gave them a try. They're rubbish, inconsistent points with at least 1/3 being dull.
A few extra quid is a no brainier for me.
To the OP, I also rate JP hooks, only sharpened in one plane but this gives the opportunity to touch up the sides when the point dulls. Decent range of patterns, really like their straight point chod hook.
Like Yonny I found IB hooks overdone. Some were very sharp but taken to a point where too much material had been taken off. This was a good few years ago now though.
I've found Jason's to be the most consistent. I used his long shanks for a good while but now use his sharpened ESP Trig Hammers as I prefer the pattern.
I've seen people recommend cheap hooks from the likes of Bank so gave them a try. They're rubbish, inconsistent points with at least 1/3 being dull.
A few extra quid is a no brainier for me.
To the OP, I also rate JP hooks, only sharpened in one plane but this gives the opportunity to touch up the sides when the point dulls. Decent range of patterns, really like their straight point chod hook.
Like Yonny I found IB hooks overdone. Some were very sharp but taken to a point where too much material had been taken off. This was a good few years ago now though.
I've found Jason's to be the most consistent. I used his long shanks for a good while but now use his sharpened ESP Trig Hammers as I prefer the pattern.
In reply to Post #28
Jason,
What do you find to be the best Chod hooks?
I keep flitting between types.
Jason,
What do you find to be the best Chod hooks?
I keep flitting between types.
Does jason have his own website for ordering hooks?
In reply to Post #37
www.sshooks.co.uk
www.sshooks.co.uk
In reply to Post #38
Has Jason packed up? website doesn't seem to be available.
Has Jason packed up? website doesn't seem to be available.
In reply to Post #39
I think he only sells to the shops now. Tackle Box, JR, and St Ives Tackle do them. Gardner do a standard range sharpened by Jason too.
I think he only sells to the shops now. Tackle Box, JR, and St Ives Tackle do them. Gardner do a standard range sharpened by Jason too.
In reply to Post #39
I bought some off of Ebay a year ago.
I bought some off of Ebay a year ago.