From what Sierra fisher said about not being able to chemically sharpen
stainless hooks, I don't know if the Japanese hooks would be any better
than the standard Mustads for salt water.
Willi

I've got a few 911 S's and some other Japanese hooks that someone gave me.
I'll tie some comparison flies and see how they hold up.

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Stev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69
Drowning flies to Dark Star

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