Daiichi 1100 Wide Gape Dry Fly Hooks
Combining an oversized down-eye with a wide gap and mini barb, Daiichi's 1100 Wide Gap Dry Fly Hooks have reliable holding power and are the perfect choice when tying small flies for the surface. Made in sizes 16 through 24 with a bronze finish, this hook can be used to imitate anything from sulphurs and caddis to midges and tricos, and with its wide gap and large eye, you never need to worry about missing strikes or wasting time threading your tippet. Initially designed in 1990 by Jim LePage, the oversized eye offers serious convenience and remains popular today for anglers of all skill sets, and Daiichi's 1100 Wide Gap Hooks are ready for every day that you spend chasing rising fish.
Uses
Daiichi's 1100 Wide Gape Dry Fly Hook is an excellent choice anytime you're tying dry flies that are on the smaller side. Made in sizes 16 through 24, this hook will serve you perfectly when imitating smaller insects like caddis, midges, and some mayflies. And although this hook was made with dry flies in mind, it also works well when tying lightweight emergers that rest just in the surface film.
Comparisons
Ahrex's FW500 Dry Fly Hook is another good option whenever you want a down-eye platform with a wide gap. The FW500 is a safe bet for all of your dry fly needs, but there are a few differences between it and Daiichi's 1100; for instance, Ahrex's version doesn't have the oversized eye and it also has a black nickel finish, instead of the bronze finish found on the 1100 from Daiichi. Another difference is that Ahrex's FW500 is available in sizes 8 through 18, where the 1100 goes from a 16 to a 24, so depending on what fly you're looking to tie, one may have a better size for you. Regardless of your choice, you can rest easy knowing that both of these hooks are solid choices anytime you're fishing the surface.
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Description
Combining an oversized down-eye with a wide gap and mini barb, Daiichi's 1100 Wide Gap Dry Fly Hooks have reliable holding power and are the perfect choice when tying small flies for the surface. Made in sizes 16 through 24 with a bronze finish, this hook can be used to imitate anything from sulphurs and caddis to midges and tricos, and with its wide gap and large eye, you never need to worry about missing strikes or wasting time threading your tippet. Initially designed in 1990 by Jim LePage, the oversized eye offers serious convenience and remains popular today for anglers of all skill sets, and Daiichi's 1100 Wide Gap Hooks are ready for every day that you spend chasing rising fish.
Uses
Daiichi's 1100 Wide Gape Dry Fly Hook is an excellent choice anytime you're tying dry flies that are on the smaller side. Made in sizes 16 through 24, this hook will serve you perfectly when imitating smaller insects like caddis, midges, and some mayflies. And although this hook was made with dry flies in mind, it also works well when tying lightweight emergers that rest just in the surface film.
Comparisons
Ahrex's FW500 Dry Fly Hook is another good option whenever you want a down-eye platform with a wide gap. The FW500 is a safe bet for all of your dry fly needs, but there are a few differences between it and Daiichi's 1100; for instance, Ahrex's version doesn't have the oversized eye and it also has a black nickel finish, instead of the bronze finish found on the 1100 from Daiichi. Another difference is that Ahrex's FW500 is available in sizes 8 through 18, where the 1100 goes from a 16 to a 24, so depending on what fly you're looking to tie, one may have a better size for you. Regardless of your choice, you can rest easy knowing that both of these hooks are solid choices anytime you're fishing the surface.
