This hook was specifically designed to enhance the natural appearance of stonefly nymph fly patterns. In older fly tying instructions, tyers were often instructed to bend the hook shank of a typical 3X or 4X-long hook down, that way the final product exhibits a curved or bent body more closely resembling the actual nymphs which bend between the thorax and abdomen when they free swim. Manually bending a finished hook always compromises the metal and is not recommended.
These hooks come pre-shaped for perfect looking imitations. The hooks are made of the finest high-carbon steel, which is hardened and tempered to an exacting formula that makes for a long point life and a very strong hook. Daiichi hooks use a 12-degree constant taper ground needle point. This eliminates irregularities in shape, assuring no weak spots, and gives amazing speed of penetration.
FEATURES:
Round bendDown-eyeBent down shankBronze Finish3X-long shank1X-heavy wireUses: Stonefly Nymphs, Crab patterns
SPECIFICATIONS:
Daiichi 17430| Hook Size | Quantity/Pack |
| Size 04 | 25 per Package |
| Size 06 | 25 per Package |
| Size 08 | 25 per Package |
| Size 10 | 25 per Package |
| Size 12 | 25 per Package |
| Size 14 | 25 per Package
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