IMHO,

While I realize you can put a razor point on just about any brand of hook ( Tom, you should check out the diamond shapener Cabela's has for about 5-7 bucks ,it's great. And email me about the rivers up by you) Gammies are still my #1 choice. They are fishable right from the pack, and if you buy them in bulk, they're not that much money.

The test I read in STS a couple years back had Gammies at or near the top in most categories ,ie sharpness, strength, ability to hold a point etc. There were other hooks with similar ratings like Vision and Owner, but what can I say, I usually go with Gammies.

I guess the most important thing is to ALWAYS fish with a sharp hook, whether or not it means whipping out the 'ol file.

Fish on..........
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