Ahrex FW531 Barbless Dry Sedge Hooks

Stimulators, caddis, hoppers, stoneflies, crickets, and more, Ahrex’s FW531 Barbless Dry Sedge Hooks are ready for all of your dry fly needs. A barbless hook designed with adult caddisflies in mind, the FW531 features an elongated and subtle curve that closely imitates the body of naturals, and despite it being made for imitating caddis, it’s a darn good hook for matching a variety of insects. Featuring a chemically sharpened point and black nickel finish, these hooks are nice and strong while resisting corrosion, and their barbless construction prevents you from getting into a jam while also making things easier on the fish. Made in sizes 8 through 20, you can confidently turn to this hook whether it’s a morning caddis hatch or an evening midge hatch.

Uses

Although the FW531 Hooks were built to imitate adult caddisflies, they provide much more versatility than just that. With a subtle curve and a wide range of sizes, this hook is an excellent choice when imitating other insects like stoneflies (both nymphs and adults), grasshoppers, crickets, and even midges. 

Comparisons

Ahrex’s FW530 Hook offers the exact same build and range of sizes as their FW531, but in a barbed version. If you’re looking for an entirely different hook that has a similar profile, however, Tiemco has you covered with their TMC200R Nymph and Dry Fly Hooks. The TMC200R has a very similar construction and it can be used to tie the same style of flies as the FW531, but a few differences between these two hooks are that the Tiemco option has a bit longer shank, comes in a wider range of sizes, and also has a bronze finish. Regardless of your choice, both of these hooks are solid options when you need a subtle curve with a light wire.