Decided to venture a punt on some of the ultra-cheap hooks available online (following success with the carp chod hook for intruders at a peanuts price - see other thread)
Got these this morning, don't know if they'd hold an angry oversize springer but look ok for a spot of summer grilse fishing whilst compensating for my propensity to lose flies on rocks, weed, whatever.
I agree these may not compare as an ultimate hook nor appeal to the aesthetics for some, but actually I've a very wide range of both Trout & Salmon hooks and these Are better than I was expecting!
Very sharp and seem to be strong
PS: My Oracle Scandi was £40 delivered (in the Cliff Harvey sale) and reel also £40. 2nd hand Mackenzie G2 head £20! Outfit for £100
Rather spend the money on days on a decent river, so long as the fly is in the water etc....