"I like the shape of these, and they take a bead without crowding the eye of the hook , they are very sharpI would recommend these especially for mayfly nymphs"... (read full reviews)
"For tying Orvis hooks hold up to the pressure and strain a novice like me put on them. I especially like to use Orvis hooks on the smaller sizes 18 to 24."... (read full reviews)
"I love Big Eye hooks. My only suggestion would be to include some longer shanked nymph hooks. My eyes have just as much trouble with small nymphys as they do small dry flies. I would LOVE to see some"... (read full reviews)
"As every other rater has suggested, tyers would be hard pressed to find a better hook for buggers. The TMC 9395 comes close, but good luck getting a bead or cone on that thing."... (read full reviews)
"Lots of value in 17 big patches of Whiting-quality hackle including browns, black, red/brown and olive. Solid colors plus grizzle, flame and varieties. Hope bright blue catches on."... (read full reviews)
"Hands down, my favorite hook for Great Lakes steelhead nymphs. A perfect balance between strength (2x strong) and proportion (1x short)."... (read full reviews)
"Really like fly eyes from Orvis, as they are consistant in their painting. Other suppliers have inconsistant painting on their barbell eyes. These eyes are consistant in the size also."... (read full reviews)
"Probably the best of the various rubber legs, which I use. Nice blend of colors, great movement, and durable enough to survive several fish. Very pleased ..."... (read full reviews)
"The depths of winter drive one to tie strange files. Although I've always been a feather-and-fur kind of guy, I finally broke down and got a few colors of foam, reverse-engineered some nice"... (read full reviews)
"Ordered this for winging and tailing on some dry's I'm tying.
It's strait (that alone is an accomplishment) takes dye well, easy to work with.
Will order this product ( orvis )whenever I need deer"... (read full reviews)
"For tying Orvis hooks hold up to the pressure and strain a novice like me put on them. I especially like to use Orvis hooks on the smaller sizes 18 to 24."... (read full reviews)
"The old popper kits didn't have the bend in the hook. Caused the bodies to spin. A sharpie paint job and a couple dips in the softflex and you are ready to fish.."... (read full reviews)