Description

Gamakatsu’s R18B reflects the very latest in fly hook technology. At a glance you’ll notice this barbless hook is different. The matte finish is Nano Smooth Coat. A coating that is slick, virtually frictionless and reduces resistance which enhances hook penetration. The Gamakatsu R18B is a true barbless hook. That is, it was designed from point to eye as a barbless hook, not just a hook that has the barb removed. That’s why the unique shape of the R18-B. The “R” refers to “retainer bend” which holds hooked fish significantly better than conventional round bend style hooks.

Beyond design is strength. The Gamakatsu R18B is made from 2X heavy Gamakatsu wire that’s ideal for use with big fish. Anglers fishing big trout in tailwater fisheries using small flies have asked for a heavier wire hook and Gamakatsu answered with the R18-B. But make no mistake about it, this is a multi-use, multi-species barbless fly hook that will surely find its way into hundreds of fisheries and millions of fly boxes. This is an excellent hook for the Ray Charles pattern.

Down eye, 2X heavy wire, Nano Smooth Coating, Retainer Bend, Black finish