Daiichi Hooks 1130 Curved Hook

The Daiichi 1130 Curved Hook is a specialty fly hook designed for tying pupa, emerger, and midge patterns that benefit from a curved hook shank to create a natural profile. Its short, curved shank allows flies to sit in the water column in a lifelike posture, imitating emerging insects or small aquatic creatures. The hook features a straight eye, making it versatile for standard threading or bead applications, and is constructed from high-carbon steel with a bronze or black nickel finish for durability and corrosion resistance.

The chemically sharpened needle point ensures fast, reliable hook penetration, while the fine wire preserves delicate fly balance and presentation.

Common uses for the Daiichi 1130 include:

• Midge patterns (Zebra Midges, Griffith’s Gnats)

• Emerger flies (CDC Emergers, Quill Emergers)

• Pupa patterns (Caddis pupae, mayfly pupae)

• Small nymphs where a curved hook helps imitate natural insect posture

This hook is particularly favored by trout anglers and competition fly fishers who require precise, lifelike presentation and a reliable, sharp hook for small, delicate patterns.