The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Hovis wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 12:49 pm Well what an interesting pattern. I've no idea when sealey stopped trading but assume it was before the early 80s and the introduction of the "bent hook" rig. This carp specific pattern was as you'd expect, a bent hook. Typically made from a long shank hook before being bent in the vice or with pliers. It was exceptional at turning into a carps mouth but was banned from many venues due to its ability to cause mouth damage. Your hook looks similar, although the bend is a curve and the angle more acute than the typical type.
Whatever it is, it's interesting!

Edit - how big are they? Possibly a sea fishing "circle" hook. The patterns been around longer that many people think.

Dave Burr wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 5:43 pm Interesting hooks. I recall seeing my first circle hooks and wondering just how they can work but, I soon found out that they are very effective. These probably fall into a similar category. Due to their similarity to the banned bent hooks of old, I can see you being chased off any carp water by a mob of tattooed men waving pitchforks and firey torches at you. However, in the winter when chub fishing and expecting few bites, I have been known to use a circle hook in an effort to make that single bite count But not a word to anyone - shhhhhh.

I had to look up Tanago hooks and I did wonder if I have ever tied a size 26 hook? I seem to recall some size 22's but an 18 has been my smallest for many, many years.