Ahrex FW571 Long Barbless Dry Fly Hooks

For those dry flies that require just a little extra length to the shank, Ahrex’s FW571 Long Barbless Dry Fly Hooks are the way to go. With a long shank, these hooks are perfect for imitating long-bodied mayflies as well as patterns like terrestrials, and their black nickel finish and barbless construction make for strong holding power and reliable penetration. Casting small poppers to bluegills or gearing up for the green drake spinner fall, no matter what the target is, you can count on Ahrex’s FW571 Hooks. 

Uses

Designed for tying large dry flies, Ahrex’s FW571 Long Barbless Dry Fly Hooks are a great choice anytime you’re matching large forage such as hoppers, crickets, large mayflies, stoneflies, damselflies, and dragonflies. Not only do they make great hooks for dry flies, but you can also turn to these when tying foam poppers for panfish. 

Comparisons 

Ahrex built their FW571 Long Barbless Dry Fly Hooks for the largest dries you ever need to tie, and another good hook for this purpose is Daiichi’s 1280 2X-Long Dry Fly Hooks. Both of these hooks have a long shank, but the Ahrex FW571 Hooks have a wider gap, giving them just a bit more holding power.