Daiichi 1310 – Short Shank Dry Fly Hook

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.

 

Bronze, Round bend, down-eye, 1X-short shank

Uses: Standard Dry Flies, Short-Bodied Dry Flies

Sizes: 8 – 22

Available in 25 or 100 packs