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Shaddock Fishing · Fly Tying Materials
Shaddock Dry Fly Hooks, Silver, Size 8, 100 Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 4.13 x 2.83 x 0.35 inches
Quick take
Hundred high-carbon steel dry fly hooks for fly tying, forged with micro barb and down eye.
Best for
- Tying dry flies for trout streams
- Creating mayfly and caddis imitations
- Match-the-hatch fly tying
Skip if
- You tie only wet flies or nymphs
- You prefer a larger hook eye for easier threading
Strengths
- Forged high-carbon steel provides durability and sharp point
- Micro barb reduces gap-outs without damaging fish mouths
- Wide gap and round bend suit variety of dry fly patterns
Trade-offs
- Smaller sizes (14-16) difficult to tie for hand-tyers with limited vision
- Down eye limits use for some specialty fly patterns
- Gold plating may wear off with heavy use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Shaddock 100-Pack Dry Fly Hooks, Silver and Gold, Sizes 2-16 | Color:golden | Suits:— |
| Shaddock Dry Fly Hooks, Silver, Size 8, 100 Pack | Color:silver | Suits:— |
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