Got hooked on Sickle hooks about 10 years ago and they are what I like best. I do of course use regular bend that comes on a Roadrunner, but anything I can use a Sickle on, that is what I want. They can be a major pain in the rear if that batch is not good because it can be anything from them breaking too easy to just not a closed eye or too small of an eye. Its not as bad as it use to be where you cow;d even find them with the barb ion the wrong side of the hook, LOL! Still nothing sharper that cheap!

Good to see you again Ragfly Jig Man!