Akita AK 502 Fly Hooks (25)
Akita AK 502 (25) is a barbed hook intended for tying dry flies. The short shank is suited to compact patterns, keeping the body shorter than it would be on a standard shank of the same nominal size.
Design and use
The straight short shank and downturned eye provide a practical base for compact dry flies. The reduced tying area helps preserve short body proportions, making the model useful for small, concise imitations and traditional dry-fly layouts. When tying, plan the head, body and hackle within the shorter shank length. The hook is forged and has a bronze finish.
- Type: dry-fly hook
- Shank: straight, short
- Eye: downturned
- Construction and pack: forged, bronze; 25 hooks
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