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Strong hooks small flies
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:19 am
by piffilus
I bought some new hooks yesterday and did a little pull test of them. This time I didn't pull to total failure but only until they began to straighten without the hook of the scales coming off so it could be that they are stronger still. I filmed the scale so that I could get the highest reading without problem.
This is the result:
Kamasan B775 Carp specialist #8:
11,12 kg
Price €3.30/10 hooks
Prologic Hoox XC3 coated carp hooks #8:16,53 kg
Price €5.60/10 hooks
Interesting to note is that Prologic XC3 feels remarkably light and is coated so it's matte which might be good or bad, I don't know. It reduces reflection anyway which may be positive.
Strong hooks small flies
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:20 am
by Paul Arden
Christ! What sizes are they available?
Strong hooks small flies
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:42 am
by piffilus
At my shop these were the smallest. But I'll investigate a bit.
Strong hooks small flies
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:48 am
by piffilus
Kamasan B775 Carp specialist is available in sizes 2-10
Prologic Hoox XC3 is available in sizes 1-8
Strong hooks small flies
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:47 am
by Paul Arden
Let me find out where I can get them at trade prices!
Strong hooks small flies
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:19 pm
by piffilus
Contact the distributor in the UK
uk@Svendsen-Sport.com
Strong hooks small flies
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 4:18 pm
by Paul Arden
Piffen, how did you make the measurements? Around the bend? That’s remarkable. Cheers, Paul
Strong hooks small flies
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:21 pm
by piffilus
I test them by tying a perfection loop in a Stroft gtm 0,60 mm/28 kg. I tie on the hook and leave a long tag end for me to hold in to prevent the hook from flying everywhere. I hang it in a door handle and put my scales hook in the hook bend and pull as much as i dare. I even quit pulling before complete failure. Heres the videos of it. Of course I use safetyglasses!
I must say that I am quite amazed about the result, especially the of the Prologic XC3
https://youtu.be/gxwfFzA72V8
https://youtu.be/LFe0poyZjzo
Strong hooks small flies
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:49 pm
by Paul Arden
Wow that’s the same test we used. But yours are much stronger!
Strong hooks small flies
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 12:25 pm
by piffilus
New hook tested. Ahrex NS115 Deep Streamer D/E #8.
Pulled to complete failure. The hook straightened at 14.75 kg