Daiichi 1100 Wide Gape Dry Fly Hook 22

In 1990 Jim Lepage and the Orvis Co. designed and patented the original Big Eye hook. The original big eye was a straight eyed dry fly hook with an oversize eye (Daiichi 1110) to ease the threading of tippets.

Dry Fly Hooks – Nomad Anglers

In 1990 Jim Lepage and the Orvis Co. designed and patented the original “Big Eye” hook. The original big eye was a straight-eyed dry fly hook with an

Daiichi 1100 Wide-Gape Dry Fly Hook

n 1990 Jim Lepage and the Orvis Co. designed and patented the original Big Eye hook. The original big eye was a straight eyed dry fly hook with an

DAIICHI 1100 - Wide Gape Dry Fly Hook

Daiich Fly Tying Hooks

A short shank hook is an interesting tool for a tier. If you tie a standard length pattern on a short shank hook, you select one size larger than normal - a size 12 Adams fits on a size 10 short shank. This does two things that may be beneficial. First it gives you one size heavier wire, therefore increased strength. It also gives a wider gape for increased hooking effectiveness.

Daiichi 1310 Short-Shank Dry Fly Hook - 14

Tiemco 100 Dry Fly Hooks

In 1990 Jim Lepage and the Orvis Co. designed and patented the original Big Eye hook. The original big eye was a straight eyed dry fly hook with an

1100 - Daiichi Wide Gape Dry Fly Hooks

A traditional dry fly hook with slightly down-turned eye. Bronze finish. Chemically sharpened. Small barb.

Core C1100 Dry Fly Down Eye Hook 16

Fulling Mill Packet Hooks - Short Shank Special Hook