Daiichi 1870

Description

Dr. Gary Borger conceptualized and helped to create the design for this hook, the Daiichi 1870.  It is an improved version of the swimming nymph hook (1770) and features 2X-heavy wire.  The gentle york bend facilitates the use of beads for bead head nymphs.  The design of Daiichi 1870 hook is truly unique because the eye of the hook is lower than the spear and point of the hook.  As a fly rides upright in the water,  this allows for a better jigging action when the fly is retrieved with short, jerking motions.  Larger sizes give life like appearances to leeches, crayfish, and stonefly nymphs, like the Kaufmann Stone.

Daiichi makes some of the best hooks on the market, that is also at the perfect price for every fly tier. Daiichi has a massive hook selection, from trout all the way to big predatory flies for both fresh and salt water. If there is any hook you need you can find it with Daiichi.

Swimming Larvae Hook. York bend, up-eye, 2X heavy wire, 3X long curved shank.  Great for swimming nymphs, larval insect patterns; Sizes 6 – 14.  25 hooks per pkg