Thanks for the samples, JJ1. Prior to reviewing the Orient Sun hooks, a bit about my experience with jig hooks. Started pouring jig heads in 1998 with cheapest possible Mustad 32756 bronze light wires for fresh water, later switching to sharper Matzuo Sickle light wires when they first came out. After I noticed losing fish to Sickle bendouts, for light wires switched to Mustad 32746 Ultra Point and lately to Gamakatsu 114 in the sizes available. As previously posted I also like Mustad 32833 2x for heavier wire ball head ties.
The Orient Sun I think #8, #6, & #4 all look good, nicely finished, sharp pointed, & longer shanked. Beyond the good looks tho, I detected some issues. All three sizes were a bit too EZ to bend out by hand, and typical of inexpensive hooks there were a few off shapes.
1. The smallest size #8(?) eye legs were all short and there were a few slightly canted eyes and points.
2. Middle size #6(?) had noticeable differing long-short eye legs. Very few canted points.
3. Largest size #4(?) all had short eye legs and almost no shape anomalies.
Being more particular than most about wire strength my perceived bend out vulnerability might be a personal issue, and many especially if used to softer wire hooks like Eagle Claw 570 may consider it normal.
The short leg hooks may not fit standard 570 molds, especially collared. Better fit would be steelhead plain ball mold designed for short leg 32833.
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/do-it-molds-round-head-jig-no-collar-molds/412165.aspx
Looks like a race to the bottom with cheap Sickle clones to replace discontinued Matzuos.
