Hook Keeper

Here is how I do hook keepers with a swelled butt rod. I use the smallest drill bit I can find and drill a small hole in the wood ring or Ivory. (in this case a small ring of black buffalo horn. Then I take a stainless steel hook and cut it off below the eye, making a small post with a ring. I attached a 3 ring keeper to the hook shank and glue it in the hole. In the past I have used Toucan claws for keepers as well. Enjoy