New Mustad Hook

Found out some interesting info yesterday. While news of this hook had already been out it was really about the bass world. But what intrigues me is Mustad will also be making their new Alpha Point hook in light models. Meaning #6 and #8, and smaller fly hooks. They will also have these hooks for jig heads. The best hooks are usually chemically sharpened, as these will be. Of course this new hook will be more expensive as quality hooks usually are. I’m sure we will eventually see these hooks make their way into micro jig heads. Which is where my interest comes in. Would be nice to have a superior hook on a US market jig head.

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That’s good news Randy . Thanks for the heads up.

Good news and thanks for the heads up.
Bob

Good to know. Thanks for the info. It will be nice to see jigs using them.

Thanks for sharing this information with us

I’m ready for some of those. My sickles are good but I’d like to see something better.

I was always a fan of mustad hook, especially in my fly tying days.
Bob

I found some Mustad Alpha Point streamer hooks online and ordered a couple of boxes of 25 in size 10 and 12 4x long .
Plan is to glue a tungsten bead on them .
They arrived today and I got chance to play with them tonight as things settled down .
I’d ordered some 3mm and 3.3mm tungsten beads that also arrived today .
The beads are smaller than I expected. But should give enough weight to sink a Trout magnet . Not a mini TM , the hooks are too long . I have others for that .
First , the boxes they sale these in are a pain to open , especially for old hands . I had to use a screwdriver to get the top off and the I dumped them in a small ziplock bag .
I left a couple of size 12’s out to try the beads out and after slipping the beads on ,I noticed the 3.3mm went a little too far over the hook eye . Close examination revealed there wasn’t a hook eye . Just a crooked twisted end to hook .
So much for quality control.
As far as sharpness, they don’t seem any sharper than some Waspi Super jigheads I recently ordered that have Mustad 32833BLN Ultra point hooks . Just my opinion.
Definitely don’t feel as sharp as some Daiwa GEKKABIJIN AJING jigheads I picked up back when they were reasonably priced on Amazon .

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Originally Posted by gillchaser999

I found some Mustad Alpha Point streamer hooks online and ordered a couple of boxes of 25 in size 10 and 12 4x long .
Plan is to glue a tungsten bead on them .
They arrived today and I got chance to play with them tonight as things settled down .
I’d ordered some 3mm and 3.3mm tungsten beads that also arrived today .
The beads are smaller than I expected. But should give enough weight to sink a Trout magnet . Not a mini TM , the hooks are too long . I have others for that .
First , the boxes they sale these in are a pain to open , especially for old hands . I had to use a screwdriver to get the top off and the I dumped them in a small ziplock bag .
I left a couple of size 12’s out to try the beads out and after slipping the beads on ,I noticed the 3.3mm went a little too far over the hook eye . Close examination revealed there wasn’t a hook eye . Just a crooked twisted end to hook .
So much for quality control.
As far as sharpness, they don’t seem any sharper than some Waspi Super jigheads I recently ordered that have Mustad 32833BLN Ultra point hooks . Just my opinion.
Definitely don’t feel as sharp as some Daiwa GEKKABIJIN AJING jigheads I picked up back when they were reasonably priced on Amazon .

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Well dang….that’s disappointing to hear.

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I'm going to check out the bigger jig hooks. Maybe just order a couple packs for sharpness comparison.

Those tungsten beads can be frustrating trying to glue on hooks. I had some awful issues when I stored them they fogged up the inside of the case and would often bust loose off the hook. I was using gel super glue which might not be the best but I’ve struggled with getting a method down. That is sad on the hooks.

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Originally Posted by VaCrappieMan

Those tungsten beads can be frustrating trying to glue on hooks. I had some awful issues when I stored them they fogged up the inside of the case and would often bust loose off the hook. I was using gel super glue which might not be the best but I’ve struggled with getting a method down. That is sad on the hooks.

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I’m still trying different UV glues . Hopefully I’ll find one that works .
I dug out my old jig molds I’ve had for probably 35 years . Smallest size jig was a 1/16 . :( . I guess I used them back when I was fishing saltwater about four times a year.

I put a few wraps of thread down, glue, then slide the bead over that. Thread behind bead and glue also.

I’m hearing you talk about lack of traction for the glue to hold onto. Like paint or fiberglass it has to have something to grab onto, like a sanded area. I see the thread first then bead being a good thing to try. I know you don’t want to sand or grind any part of the hooks that might create a weak spot.

I checked out the specs on these hooks yesterday and the wire diameter on the smaller sizes is about 20% thinner than the standard wire diameter so they should penetrate flesh with less force better than standard hooks. Going to order some #6 and #8 to start with. Definitely worth a shot.

Couldn't find any Alpha Point jig hooks for sale, guess they aren't in stock yet. Hopefully sell them soon. Anyone know where I can get some? Sometimes I think they like to tease me by making me wait.

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Originally Posted by JUNGLEJIMJIGS

Couldn't find any Alpha Point jig hooks for sale, guess they aren't in stock yet. Hopefully sell them soon. Anyone know where I can get some? Sometimes I think they like to tease me by making me wait.

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I haven’t seen any alpha point jig hooks .
I ordered streamer fly hooks in the Alpha Point .