Well, I finally got my hooks yesterday...I was getting a little worried since a lot of other guys already got theirs. Anyway, the sizes I asked for are 1, 1/0, 2/0, and 5/0 (thanks for the extra 5/0s Jim!). I took them out and compared them to one another, not to any other hooks. My observations:
Color: Black nickel was uniform
Weight: They seem to be slightly thinner than a comparable size Gammy/Owner/Eagleclaw. They look to be about the same gauge as a Slider style hook. I like the thin wire for the smaller hooks. However, for the larger sizes, a heavier gauge would be more appropriate. Generally, for the type of fishing I usually do, I don't require a heavy gauge hook.
Gap/bend: The gaps are PRETTY uniform throughout the batch. However, the offset bend near the eyes are all over the place. This doesn't bother me a whole lot, but it says something about Hookers QA/QC process. I like that the distance between the eye and the offset kink is relatively short. This would work well when using a screw in type weight.
Point: I wasn't that impressed. Sharp, but not dangerously sharp. Looks like a conical point, similar to Gammies, unlike the Owner knife style point. I have some Gammy circle hooks that I am afraid to tie up in the dark because they are so sharp. Certain hooks may require a quick file to polish the point a little before you.
I don't do that much T-rigging, but with these hooks I will make more attempts for the field test. I plan on using the size 1s for wacky/drop shotting, the 1/0s and 2/0s for T-rigging and C-rigging, and the 5/0s for T-rigging larger baits and rugging floating worms/frogs over pads and grass.
I will try to compare the hookerz with some other hooks I have. Overall first impression: While somewhat inconsistent in their construction, I would probably purchase these hooks for certain applications, depending on the price.
