Hanak Competition 450BL Jig Superb Hooks

One of the best hooks there is for tying Euro nymphs and other jig style patterns, Hanak’s Competition 450BL Jig Superb Hooks have everything you need to work your flies on the bottom without hanging up. An excellent hook whether you’re tying Euro nymphs or just adapting your favorite nymph patterns to a jig hook, the 450BL Hooks have a wide gap and feature an extra long needle point that’s bent-in for superior hooking and holding as well as a medium wire and sleek black nickel finish. Made in sizes 10 through 18, these hooks have an option that will let you match anything from small insects to small streamer patterns.

Uses

The Competition 450BL Jig Superb Hooks are a wonderful hook for tying Euro nymphs, small streamers, and any other nymph that you want to adapt to a jig platform.

Comparisons
Jig hooks are a pretty popular platform, but one option that’s quite similar to the Competition 450BL Jig Superb Hooks is Umqua’s XC 450BL-BN WG Jig Hooks. This hook also has a nice wide gap, needle point, barbless construction, and a black nickel finish. One difference between these two hooks is that Umqua’s 450BL-BN Hooks have a slightly heavier wire, so if you want a little extra weight, these hooks are a better option. Otherwise, both of these hooks are excellent choices whenever you want a jig style.