Description
From classics like the Parachute Adams to more imitative patterns like a Sulphur Spinner, Daiichi's 1170 Standard Dry Fly Hooks tie them all. Designed as an all-purpose dry fly hook, Daiichi's 1170 has a round bend, standard-sized shank, down-eye, and a bronze finish-all of these features add up to give you a strong, sharp, and reliable hook that will float just about any dry fly that you can tie up. The 1170 is made in sizes 8 through 16, allowing you to imitate most large to medium-sized insects.
Uses
The 1170 Standard Dry Fly Hook was built around tying dry flies. Whether you're looking to imitate caddis, mayflies, small stoneflies, or just tie attractor patterns, the 1170 is a safe bet.
Comparisons
Another standard dry fly hook with reliable performance is Ahrex's FW500. The FW500 has a very similar shank length and bend as Daiichi's 1170 Hook and you can use these two almost interchangeably. There are two differences, however. First, the FW500 has a black nickel finish instead of the bronze finish found on the 1170, and the FW500 comes in sizes 8 through 18, instead of sizes 8 through 16 like Daiichi's 1170. Regardless of which option you choose here, both of these hooks are great choices when tying almost any dry fly.
Pack Size: 25