Daiichi X472-Point Long Shank Saltwater Hook, Fly Tying
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Daiichi X472 Saltwater Streamer Hook, Best Saltwater Fly Tying Hooks, Daiichi Pro Shop
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The O’Shaughnessy hook is a traditional, time honored design that has survived from the days of hand-made hooks with little change. The distinctive
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A “short shank” hook is an interesting tool for a tier. If you tie a standard length pattern on a short shank hook, you select one size larger than normal – a size 12 Adams fits on a size 10 “short shank”. This does two things that may be beneficial. First it gives you one size heavier wire, therefore increased strength. It also gives a wider gape for increased hooking effectiveness. Of course, these hooks are also used for short dry flies, spiders, beetles, ants, etc.
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Daiichi 1310 Short-Shank Dry Fly Hook 18
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