In the mid 1980's, Daiichi introduced this "oeswimming nymph" hook to form the foundation for swimming mayfly nymph artificials, and for flies imitating leeches or worms. The gentle "oes" curve helps give a life like appearance to these creations.
Dr. Gary Borger conceptualized and helped Daiichi create the design for this hook. It is an improved version of the swimming nymph hook (1770) and it features 2X-heavy wire. The gentle york bend facilitates the use of beads for bead head nymphs. The design...
The Daiichi 1920 is perfect for Czech style patterns, thesebarbless, matte bronze hooks are made from high grade steel in Japan.
The Daiichi 1929 is perfect for Czech style patterns, thesebarbless, matte black hooks are made from high grade steel in Japan.
4X-long hooks are great for minnow imitations. The shank of the hook is the right length to create properly proportioned fish profiles. Some fishers complain that hook shanks longer than 4X allow the fish to use leverage on the shank to "oethrow" the...
Forged and made of stainless steel wire with an O'Shaughnessy bend. Daiichi does not chemically sharpen these hooks because the process does not work favorably with this alloy. These hooks have ground needlepoints. They will not rust in salt or brackish...
This "oeimproved" O'Shaughnessy hook features a short shank and a curved "oebeak" point and it is offset (reversed). The short shank equates to less leverage as a large fish bites down on the hook shank. The offset is a popular technique used to increase...
This is another fishing hook that was developed for fishing with bait, but is now also being used for artificial bait. Known as an egg hook, this style is generally used by trout fishers using natural salmon eggs as bait. Today's fly tiers create artificial...
This is another fishing hook that was developed for fishing with bait, but is now also being used for artificial bait. Known as an egg hook, this style is generally used by trout fishers using natural salmon eggs as bait. Today's fly tiers create artificial...
The 4660 is a standard wire bronze jig hook with a 90 degree leg and a flat eye. European style float fishing re-kindled an interest in using jig hooks for flies suspended in a horizontal plane. The 90 degree leg allows the hook to "keel" so that it travels...
The Size 12 Umpqua Damsel Adult Fly offers a slightly larger profile, making it ideal for imitating mature damselflies commonly found near stillwater environments. This size enhances visibility on the water's surface, aiding in tracking and enticing larger...
The Umpqua Dancin' Ricky in Black, Size 14, is tailored for conditions where a smaller, more subtle dry fly presentation is needed to fool selective trout. With a slim, foam-based construction, this fly sits low on the water while keeping the wing and...
The Umpqua Dancin' Ricky in Brown, Size 10, delivers a versatile mid-sized profile perfect for imitating standard terrestrial insects such as adult hoppers, smaller stoneflies, and beetles. Designed with a low-riding foam body and legs that dip into the...
The Umpqua Dancin' Ricky in Purple, Size 16, offers a smaller profile, making it an excellent choice for imitating smaller terrestrial insects such as ants and beetles. Its balanced design ensures a natural drift, while the purple coloration provides...
The Umpqua Dancin' Ricky in Salmon, Size 4, offers a larger profile, making it an excellent choice for imitating sizable terrestrial insects such as adult hoppers and stoneflies. Its balanced design ensures a natural drift, while the salmon coloration...
The Umpqua Dancin' Ricky in Royal, Size 8, offers a larger profile, making it an excellent choice for imitating sizable terrestrial insects such as adult hoppers and stoneflies. Its balanced design ensures a natural drift, while the royal coloration provides...
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The Umpqua Deep Cleaner in Coffee/Black, Size 8, presents a smaller profile, perfect for matching smaller aquatic insects. Its design maintains the same low-riding characteristics, ensuring it sits naturally in the water. The coffee/black hue enhances...
The Umpqua Deep Cleaner in Stone, Size 6, delivers a versatile mid-sized profile perfect for imitating standard aquatic insects. Designed with a low-riding body and legs that dip into the water, it gives off a convincing natural look that triggers aggressive...
The Umpqua Detroit Mop City in Cream, Size 2, is tailored for targeting larger fish species such as bass and carp. Its substantial profile, combined with the cream coloration, makes it an enticing option in various water conditions. The medium lead eyes...
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