{"product_id":"ahrex-fw540-curved-nymph-hooks","title":"Ahrex FW540 Curved Nymph Hooks","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePutting a curved-shank spin on a classic like the Hare's Ear or tying up an ultra-realistic caddis larva, no matter what pattern you're working on, Ahrex's FW540 Curved Nymph Hooks are hard hooks to beat. These hooks have a classic curved construction, which makes them excel when imitating nymphs that have a curved abdomen—caddis, scuds, cranefly, stoneflies, and more are a great match for the FW540 Hooks. For durability and long-standing strength, these hooks are made from black nickel and feature a chemically sharpened point that gives superior penetration and holding power. Made in sizes 6 through 16, the FW540 Curved Hooks are ready for most large to small nymphs in your box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAhrex made their FW540 Hooks in sizes 6 through 16, which give you a nice wide range of pattern sizes. With their curved shank, these hooks do a solid job at imitating various larvae and crustaceans (scuds and sowbugs), yet they can also be reliably used to tie emergers and even some soft hackles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparisons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnother similar hook option is Kona's BC2 Barbless Curved Nymph Emerger Shrimp Hook. This hook also features a curved shank, but it has a wider gap than Ahrex's FW540 Hook. Another difference is that Kona sizes their BC2 down to an 18, whereas Ahrex only makes their FW540 Hooks down to a 16, and Kona's BC2 has a barbless construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ahrex","offers":[{"title":"8","offer_id":48477418324201,"sku":"SKU023534438590","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":48477418193129,"sku":"SKU023534438491","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":48477418225897,"sku":"SKU023534438514","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"14","offer_id":48477418258665,"sku":"SKU023534438538","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":48477418291433,"sku":"SKU023534438552","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/ahrex-fly-tying-ahrex-fw540-curved-nymph-hooks-1229606940.jpg?v=1774643091","url":"https:\/\/www.tridentflyfishing.com\/products\/ahrex-fw540-curved-nymph-hooks","provider":"Trident Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}