Gamakatsu S10 Standard Dry Fly Down Eye

The Gamakatsu S10 Standard Dry Fly (Down Eye) is a classic dry fly hook designed for tying a wide range of traditional and modern dry fly patterns. It features a standard length shank, a down-turned eye (which helps with a natural fly presentation and smooth knot seating), and a fine-wire construction that keeps flies light enough to float properly without excessive bulk. Made from high-carbon steel and finished with black nickel for durability and corrosion resistance, the S10 maintains Gamakatsu’s trademark chemically sharpened needle point, ensuring quick penetration and reliable hook sets even on light tippets.

This hook is most commonly used for:

• Mayfly dries (Adams, Hendricksons, BWO, etc.)

• Caddis dries (Elk Hair Caddis, Goddard Caddis)

• Attractor dries (Royal Wulff, Humpies, Trudes)

• General-purpose dry flies where buoyancy and lightness are key