zx202guy Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Ok, Here we go... I used Mustad light wire this summer---Bent it out everytime. I used Gamakatsu #614 4/0 and it was better but not quite perfect. Frankly, I have had good luck with the Gammies but a guy called me a fool for not using the Mustad. What has your experiences been with these jig hooks. Oh yeah, I prefer the 60 degree FLAT Eye. I bought some Mustad 32786BLN but they have straight eye NOT flat. Otherwise they seem to be fine int he strenght dept. I also bought some Gammie #291. Once again, strenght is fine but straight eye. I have some Gammy 5941 coming in witht hte flat eye. Is this the hook I need? What's the differences between the 2 manuafcturers? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Party Crasher Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 The Mustad 32798 BLN is a flat eye. It's a good hook for the money. I used them last year and was satsified. That said, no doubt, the Gamo's are sharper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigmaster Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 depends on what you are trying to do with the jig.....if you are flipping that jig with a 32798, it cannot handle that kind of application.......i know a guy who was flipping docks with a 1/4 jig I made with the 32798.....he was flipping with braid, and straightened the hook......that should not surprise anyone...if you are using 6-10# mono on a spinning rod, probably gonna be ok with the 32798 32798 4/0 has a thicker wire than the 3/0, also gammie 5941 is a flipping hook.....if you are looking for a heavy wire flateye, that will work for you.....mustad makes thier own thick wire flateye.......32796 let us know how you do regards jm www.daimonlures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 I am using the Mustad mainly because the girl at Shorty's told me that the Gammies were sharper to start with but the Mustad stayed sharp longer and after limited use would be sharper than the Gammies. I like the Mustad and have had no problem with them and certainly the price is more attractive. Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...