Description
When the large trophy fish are your target, Hanak has you covered with their Competition 45 XH Jig Superb Hooks. The Competition 45 XH has a heavy wire build, making it perfect for dredging holes to find the true beasts of a system, and with a jig style construction, you can tie flies that ride with their point up to avoid snags and hangups. Like all Hanak hooks, these are super sharp and this series features a stealthy black nickel finish and hi-carbon chemically sharpened point that ensures every hookset counts. From attractor Euro nymphs to small baitfish imitations, the 45 XH Jig Superb Hooks are ready for whatever it takes to find your next trophy fish.
Uses
With a heavy wire construction, the Competition 45 XH Jig Superb Hooks are an excellent choice whenever you need to get deep. You can use this hook for a range of different applications, and they really excel when tying Euro nymphs, small streamers, and any other beadhead jig style pattern.
Comparisons
Daiichi offers a suitable alternative to the Competition 45 XH Jig Superb Hooks with their Daiichi 4647 Heavy Wire Jig Hook. The 4647 Hook also has a barbed construction with a heavy wire, but the gap on the 4647 is much smaller due to its Limerick bend, so if you’re looking for a heavy wire jig hook with a seriously wide gap, the 45 XH Hook is a better choice. Aside from that difference, both of these hooks are great options for getting deep to find the heavyweights.