Daiichi 1520 Steelhead Egg Hooks

Chasing steel along Elk Creek in Erie or drifting flies on the famed Salmon River in New York, no matter what steelhead tributary you’re wading, Daiichi’s 1520 Steelhead Egg Hooks are a reliable hook for it all. Made with a sproat bend, 2x-heavy wire, and 3x-short shank, this hook provides the perfect platform when tying up almost any egg pattern, and its sharp point and low-profile barb ensure that every fish you hook stays on the line. Made in sizes 6 through 10, the 1520 lets you tie medium-to-large egg patterns that are strong and get down deep nice and fast. 

Uses

The 1520 Steelhead Egg Hooks was designed around tying Glo-Bugs and various other egg patterns, and although it does this very well, this hook can also be used to tie heavy nymphs and soft hackles when a shorter-shank hook is called for. 

Comparisons 

If you’re looking for a nearly identical profile to your hook, then Daiichi’s 1510 Glo-Bug Hook is the perfect choice. The 1510 Hook has the same sproat bend and 3x-short shank as the 1520, but it does not have the 2x-heavy wire, so if you’re fishing for smaller species or don’t want your flies to sink as fast, the 1510 is a better option. Also, the 1510 comes in sizes 6 through 18, instead of 6 through 10, so depending on the size of the pattern you’re tying, the 1510 may have a more suitable size. If you are chasing true trophy fish or strong species like steelhead and salmon, however, the 1520 may be a better choice since it is a stronger hook. 

Example Flies

Daiichi’s 1520 Steelhead Egg Hooks can be used to tie a ton of different patterns, but the Glo-Bug is certainly the most popular of them all. 

Pack Size: 25