Daiichi
Daiichi 1190, 25pk
Ever since “Catch-and-Release” became the popular trend of fly fishers, some individuals have touted the idea of a barbless hook. The advantage being that the fisher need not pinch down the barb. Contrary however to common logic, studies of hooked fish in
Daiichi 1260,25pk
The 1260 hook was designed in 1995 by the Orvis Company and Angler Sport Group as a hook to use specifically with metal beads to make “bead head” nymphs. The shape of the bend and standard wire facilitates the use of beads with a smaller center hole. The
Daiichi 1510, 25 pk
3X-short hooks have been very popular with fishers that used salmon eggs as bait and by flyfishers who use “artificial eggs” as patterns for steelhead trout or salmon. Fly tiers prefer this type of hook for spider and ant patterns which are successful for
Daiichi 1530, 25 pk
In the early days of fly tying and fly-fishing, “wet flies” were king. Dry flies and nymphs today are more popular, but wet flies, which are fished subsurface, are still very successful for catching trout, steelhead, and salmon. Wet flies do not closely i
Daiichi 1710, 25 pk
Heavy wire, 2X-long hooks are today the most popular models used for tying flies imitating nymphs (The larvae of mayflies, caddis flies, and stoneflies). They also are popular for grasshopper patterns.
Round bend, down-eye, 1X-heavy wire, 2X-long shank, f
Daiichi 1720, 25 pk
Heavy wire, 3X-long hooks are the hooks of choice for America’s most popular fly pattern – the wooly bugger. They are also very useful for bead head nymphs and stonefly nymphs, because these patterns require the extra length.
Round bend, down-eye, 1X-hea
Daiichi 2220, 25pk
4X-long hooks are great for minnow imitations. The shank of the hook is the right length to create properly proportioned fish profiles. Some fishers complain that hook shanks longer than 4X allow the fish to use leverage on the shank to “throw” the hook s
Daiichi 2421
This is the “standard iron” salmon hook. It has all the proportions and features that have been time tested and proven. This hook is especially utilized in times of low water when fish are spooky. At such times, fly patterns are tied smaller than normal s
Daiichi Alec Jackson 2055
Alec Jackson is a fly tier and hook designer who lives in the Seattle, WA area. This hook was specifically designed by Alec to produce spey flies that appeal aesthetically to both men and fish. Also preferred by many tiers, who tie collectable “full dress