Daiichi Hooks 1160 Klinkhamer Hook

The Daiichi 1160 Klinkhamer Hook is a specialized fly hook designed for tying Klinkhamer-style emergers and other soft-hackle or emergent flies. It features a curved, down-turned shank that allows the fly to ride naturally in the surface film or just beneath it, giving a lifelike emergence posture that triggers strikes from trout. The hook has a straight eye, making it versatile for threading or attaching beads if desired, and is made from high-carbon steel with a bronze or black nickel finish, providing strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.

Key features:

• Curved, down-turned shank ideal for emerger and soft-hackle patterns.

• Chemically sharpened needle point for fast penetration and reliable hook sets.

• Medium wire suitable for both delicate and robust fly materials.

Common uses:

• Klinkhamer emergers for trout

• Soft-hackle emergers (Parachute variants, soft hackle caddis)

• Subsurface emergent patterns where the fly needs to float or ride slightly inverted

• General-purpose trout emergers

The Daiichi 1160 is highly valued by fly tiers for its consistent shape and reliability, especially when tying flies that imitate emerging insects in rivers and streams where presentation is critical.