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[redside1]

What brand makes #8 or 6 open eye siwash?

Gamakatsu. Sizes 8 & 6 are available in the BC market place.
look for these model#'s
Gamakatsu 10006 Siwash Hook, Size 8 Needle Point, All Purpose, Open Eye Nickel, 10 per Pack
Gamakatsu 10007 Siwash Hook, Size 6 Needle Point, All Purpose, Open Eye Nickel, 10 per Pack

[redside1]

I've got 2 stamped as "Wee Dick Nite" which are approaching to 1/2 the size of the #1. Not sure that corresponds to the 0 size or not.

yes, "Wee" dick nites are size 0.

[redside1]

If interested in a comparable product (from a Canadian company), consider the Gibbs Mini G. Although I have not used it for steelhead, I fish the G3 size often, with ultralight spinning gear, for cutthroat. They dig it.

The Mini G comes with welded rings top and bottom and I swap out the hook for a #6 open eye siwash gammie.

Mini G's are copies of Dick Nites. They come in a size 1, 2 & 3 which are comparable to the Dick Nite 0, 1 & 2.
Mini G's have some unique colour finishes that are not available on Dick Nites while Dick Nites have a pretty extensive colour selection available.

[RalphH]

I think I bought a couple of the Gibbs Mini Gs some years back and as I recall they didn't have a comparable action. Ditto with the Li'l Shavers. I thought the D Nites had better action at slow speeds. They are very popular with Kokanee anglers in the US. Of course the right action is going to depend on circumstances.

[CohoJake]

I think I bought a couple of the Gibbs Mini Gs some years back and as I recall they didn't have a comparable action. Ditto with the Li'l Shavers. I thought the D Nites had better action at slow speeds. They are very popular with Kokanee anglers in the US. Of course the right action is going to depend on circumstances.

They are also many Washington angler's top choice for pinks - especially on the Skagit and Snohomish rivers.  In 2001, a 14.5 lb pink (then a world record) was caught on a 50/50 dick nite in the Skykomish river (tributary of the Snohomish).  Google "humpzilla" for pics of that dinner plate.

[MetalAndFeathers]

They are also many Washington angler's top choice for pinks - especially on the Skagit and Snohomish rivers.  In 2001, a 14.5 lb pink (then a world record) was caught on a 50/50 dick nite in the Skykomish river (tributary of the Snohomish).  Google "humpzilla" for pics of that dinner plate.

After years of trying to figure out the best lure/fly for pinks dick nites imo are on top. Very surprised they havent caught on here in BC like they have in the states

[bigblockfox]

If your under 18 you might not want to google image search humpzilla like I just did lol. 

[redside1]

After years of trying to figure out the best lure/fly for pinks dick nites imo are on top. Very surprised they havent caught on here in BC like they have in the states

they are mainly sold into lake trolling trout fisheries in the interior of BC.
under utilized clear water coho spoon in BC for sure

[CohoJake]

If your under 18 you might not want to google image search humpzilla like I just did lol.

Oh jeeze, that didn't even occur to me.  Here's the clean link: https://www.gamefishin.com/wa/features/humpzilla.php

[danielk]

That’s a massive pink. Crazy   Well good bye to that bloodline

[lapa]

  There are way more productive colors for pinks then 50/50 

[CohoJake]

  There are way more productive colors for pinks then 50/50 

I've found it is very specific to the river you are fishing.  50/50 is the best I have found on the Snohomish system, but pinks the greens do better in the Skagit and Nooksack.