Allen Hooks?

[flyfishermanj]

Guys and Gals,

I have done some research here on the forum about Allen hooks, and was wondering if anyone has tried them recently. The reviews I have read thus far are favorable, especially on the scud style hooks. They also suggest that the dry fly hooks needed a little tweaking. Has anyone tried out their streamer/bugger hooks? Seriously thinking of placing an order for the winter tying season.

JH

 

[sniperfreak223]

Been thinking about trying some myself, but seeing as J. Stockard's generic line is still expanding and has yet to disappoint me, I have no real reason to change my hook choice.

 

[mcwillja]

The allen hooks are nice. I have not used the streamer/bugger hooks but I get my steelhead hooks from them and they are a stout hook. I get the 2457 model hooks in size 8 and 10s. No problems for me thus far.

 

[Heritage-Angler]

Allen hooks are a great deal, especially if you only buy in 25 packs. I bought a pretty varied selection, and was very pleased with the quality. I especially liked the 2488's, and the dry fly hooks (100's) were good as well.

They have a good finish, and seem durable. They bend easier than Tiemcos, but they're not as brittle either. Out of several hundred hooks, I got 2 or 3 with malformed eyes. Not bad, considering the price. All were very sharp as well.

There were two models/sizes that they were out of stock on. Justin sent me a couple dollar bills and a letter of apology in the mail! Who does that these days?

My next large hook order will go to Allen Fly Fishing.

 

[quillfly]

Allen>J.Stockard imho.i have a bunch of JS that are really soft i mean i bent them with 6/0 danville . Sabers same catagory very usable hooks fish good just require a little of attention with a hook sharp every now and then as do all hooks .

 

[ryguyfi]

I'm with HA on the hooks. A few bad eyes here and there but not too bad. I've also had a few odds and ends hooks mixed in here and there. Overall fairly happy with them. I think wire sizes are a bit off. I took some dry hooks and put them in with nymphs due to the wire being too thick. But I think they have been tweaking a bunch of things over there at Allen the last few months.

 

[wsender]

So I see Allen is sold out of a lot of hooks, but he has his 'premium' ones in stock.

Does anyone know what makes them premium?

 

[quillfly]

they are the redesigned hooks i hear the dry hooks are better porportion salmon hooks and a better sharping /finish

 

[Foxgap239]

I just ordered two sizes of nymph hooks and I'm anxious to see how they are. I would love to give my business to him if for no other reason than I love what I hear about his customer service.

 

[onthestream]

Just received my order of hooks from them yesterday. Hooks seem to be sharp with what looks like a micro barb.
Pleased with the purchase..

 

[Foxgap239]

Okay, ordered my hooks Sunday, got them Wednesday and I like the looks and feel of them. They tie very nice and don't break like Mustad's when I pinch the barbs. They are premium hooks but 25 for less than $4 and shipped free. How can you beat that? This guy probably now has my nymph and streamer hook business for good. I'll have to give the dry hooks a try before I make a decison on those but I think they'll be fine too.

 

[FrequentTyer]

Have any of you tried the premium line from Allen? I really like their nymph hooks but want to try the premium dry fly hooks.