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A Letter on Our Hooks From the Heartland

A Letter on our Hooks from the Heartland

Meet Jason Akl

Dear Sir or Madam,

First of all I want to start out this letter by saying that I think your company Daiichi Hooks makes some of the best fly tying hooks on the market. I have had the privilege of using various Daiichi hooks for fly tying and am amazed that not everyone in the fly tying world has caught on to them. Actually I am intrigued to find that during many of the classes that I teach, individuals in my region, the upper Midwest do not really know much about your products. I got started using your products when I was out West a few years back and have been using them ever since because they simply are better then all the rest. I am very impressed with your company and the products it distributes and most certainly would very much like to help get the word out. My personal experience in this industry comes from being a professional guide and fly tier that ties commercially and teaches tying classes to both adults and children for the last ten years. Most of my flies make their homes in fly shops in the Northern Midwest but some have found their way as far as Northern California. I contribute monthly to several online magazines, websites and newsletters for organizations such as Basspro, Orvis, AFF and the Online fly tyer. When not on the bench or behind the computer I spend my time with companies such as Gatti rods or Monic Fly Lines working as a part of their pro-staff doing product testing pieces and seminars. After ten years in the business I am certain that I have not come across a product as dependable as yours. I believe in your products and hopefully we can come together to get others to feel the same way. Tight lines and Smooth threads.

Jason Akl

A Letter From Down Under
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A Letter From Down Under

A Letter from Down Under

Meet the Daiichi 1550

Hi guys.

Thought I’d send you a photo taken at the Victorian Fly fishing championships held at Lake Eildon Vitoria, Australia.  Daiichi is alive and well used by anglers Down Under.  Attached a rather worn, debarbed and fish chewed Blarney Lodge Bugger (a pattern tied by Pat O’Keefe from New Zealand).  This is a deadly pattern tied on a Daiichi No 1550 size 12.  An unusual size for a Wooly Bugger but nonetheless, a successful fly.  The attached picture is of my beautiful 10 pound rainbow trout caught on this fly during the lake session on Eildon pondage.  Daiichi hooks are super sharp and the fish stick to them.  It’s a real fish slaying hook.  Would appreciate some sample packs of tying hooks for our club, Sunshine Fly Casting Club.  See our web page!

Tight Lines,

Steve Varga

Nice job Steve,  The samples are on their way!

A 25 inch Rainbow on a size 18 Hook
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25″ Rainbow on a size 18

25″ Rainbow on a size 18 hook

Meet the Daiichi 1120

We got this great photo in the following e-mail from Pat Saloky today: Subject: Big fish small hooks.  I was fishing recently and used the 1120 Daiichi caddis hooks and landed this 25″ rainbow on a size 18 fly. These hooks seem to stay sharper longer than other hooks and are a very strong hook.

Lee Blanton tells “Why Daiichi”?
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Lee Blanton: Daiichi Pro Staff

Lee Blanton: Daiichi Pro Staff

I am asked often why I use Daiichi hooks, “they are so expensive”.   My standard answer is yes, they are more expensive than other brands, but I believe the best materials produce the best fly.  I want consistency in my flies whether I am tying for some of my custom fly boxes for a customer or tying for my own fishing; Daiichi hooks give me just that.  Since I started using only Daiichi hooks, I have missed/lost fewer fish.  No one wants to miss that fish of a lifetime whether it be a state record Green Sunfish, a 30 inch Brown, or that monster 200 + lb. tarpon.   There is no worse feeling in the fishing community than missing that big one.  We all know that sharp hooks catch more fish and there is nothing more annoying than having to sharpen “brand new” hooks.  These Daiichi chemically sharpened hooks will be ready to go ‘rip some lip’ right out of the pack.

When I started using Daiichi as my only hook, not only did I find them to be sharper than any other hooks I had found, but I caught 3 straight “unofficial” (I am waiting on the confirmation) Daiichi fly hooks accessories Daiichi hook sampler Daiichi multi-packs Daiichi decals and patches Daiichi hats dry fly hooks curved hooks streamer hooks wet nymph hooks salmon hooks salt water bass specialty hooks point hooks van clinched hans van clinched klinkhamer intruder J:son flies gift tins hatch packs nynph larva mayfly dun spent spinner scud merger pupa caddis stonefly midge cranefly wasp ant hopper C&F fly boxes ultra lite waterproof fly cases magnetic waterproof fly cases fly boxes light weight fly filing systems fly tying vises vise accessories fly tying tools fly fishing accessories line management micro slit foam msf grand slam series small medium large waterproof system fly box midge standard threaders compartment box bobbin vosseler tryst rc rcl drag S series dc2 edc milled bar stock anodize dinsmores split shot stealth varivas leader tippet meiho fly boxesDaiichi fly hooks accessories Daiichi hook sampler Daiichi multi-packs Daiichi decals and patches Daiichi hats dry fly hooks curved hooks streamer hooks wet nymph hooks salmon hooks salt water bass specialty hooks point hooks van clinched hans van clinched klinkhamer intruder J:son flies gift tins hatch packs nynph larva mayfly dun spent spinner scud merger pupa caddis stonefly midge cranefly wasp ant hopper C&F fly boxes ultra lite waterproof fly cases magnetic waterproof fly cases fly boxes light weight fly filing systems fly tying vises vise accessories fly tying tools fly fishing accessories line management micro slit foam msf grand slam series small medium large waterproof system fly box midge standard threaders compartment box bobbin vosseler tryst rc rcl drag S series dc2 edc milled bar stock anodize dinsmores split shot stealth varivas leader tippet meiho fly boxesstate fly rod records in 3 consecutive weeks, all on Daiichi hooks.  The first fish hit a #2 deer hair popper; the hook barely fit in his mouth.  He measured a whopping 10 1/4 inches.  The second and third fish hit a rubber legged dragon, size 12 on a 1710 Daiichi hook.  That second fish measured 10.5 inches; the third and final fish measured 13 1/4 inches.  I can’t say that the hooks made the difference and that I wouldn’t have caught these fish on different hooks, but I can say the hook sets were deep and solid, and that those three fish made me more of a believer in these hooks.   Included are some pictures of the three fish.

 

 

 

 

Chuck Scott’s Flies for Summer
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Blue Light Special

Chuck Scott’s Flies for Summer

Meet Chuck Scott

Meet the Daiichi 2055

Chuck wrote us to tell us about the Blue Light Special.  It’s tied on a Daiichi 2055 Gold #3, and was created by a gentleman in Lewiston, Idaho.  It’s also tied on a blue 2055.

Looking good to us!!  Chuck was nice enough to throw in some pictures of some summer flies, too.

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Another Summer Fly

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Flies for Summer

Hans van Klinken Reports from the Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition
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Hans van Klinken Remerger

Hans van Klinken Reports from the Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition

Meet Hans van Klinken

Hans says, “My Remerger designed in the late 1980’s and now tied on the Daiichi 1260  and Daiichi 1760 was BY FAR the most “exciting”  fly during my presentations in my workshops and tying seminars at the  WESTERN  CANADIAN  FLY  FISHING  EXPOSITION”. 


 

 

 

The Exposition was held at:

Spruce Meadows Equiplex

18011 Spruce Meadows Way, SW
 Calgary, AB
From January 23rd – 25th, 2015
http://www.flyfishingevents.com/hans-van-klinken.html

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Hans van Klinken Remerger

He said, “The heavier Daiichi 1260 and the Steelhead hook Daiichi 1760 makes this fly a real killer. Beside lots of trout and grayling catches, I also caught many salmon with it too. I am sure you will love this pattern and the pics are awesome too”.

 

Nice job Hans!!  Now, we all want to see an article on how to  tie these Remergers!

Hans van Klinken Sends Photos of Some Cool Kids
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Hans and Some of His Fly Tying Kids

Hans van Klinken Sends Photos of Some Cool Kids

Meet Hans van Klinken

These are some of the kids that learn to tie in Hans’ fly tying classes.  There are many!  Hopefully, we’ll get some more pictures to show you….

Brian Chan added to the Daiichi Pro Staff
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Brian Chan: Daiichi Pro Staff

Brian Chan, celebrated stillwater fly fisher, fly tyer, author, angling guide and video producer from British Columbia, Canada has joined the Daiichi Hooks pro staff and will promote Daiichi hooks from his Kamlooops, BC base to anglers and fly tyers around the world.

Brian studied freshwater ecology at university and as a provincial fisheries biologist managed recreational fisheries in BC for over 30 years. His merits include the writing of many articles in key fly fishing magazines, authoring and co-authoring several books, regular appearances on several TV fishing shows and appearances at countless seminars and fly tying clinics. Most recently he has partnered with Phil Rowley to create innovative fly patterns, produce a video series Conquering Chironomids and open an online store at www.stillwaterflyfishingstore.com. Brian was a 2014 recipient of a “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Fly Tyer Magazine.

Please welcome Brian to the Daiichi Pro Staff.

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