FW517 hook
Specs for 2 sizes, #18 to #20. Gape 2.85–3.3 mm, wire ø 0.43–0.45 mm, total length 5.96–6.92 mm. Eye: Down Eye; Shank: Standard; Gape type: Standard. Source: mistpool.com.
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- Gape (#18)
- 3.3 mm
- Wire Ø (#18)
- 0.45 mm
- Total length (#18)
- 6.92 mm
- Shank length (#18)
- 6.92 mm
- Eye Ø (#18)
- 1.44 mm
- Bead fit (#18)
- 3.0-3.8mm
- Source
- mistpool.comUnverified
- Gape (#20)
- 2.85 mm
- Wire Ø (#20)
- 0.43 mm
- Total length (#20)
- 5.96 mm
- Shank length (#20)
- 5.96 mm
- Eye Ø (#20)
- 1.46 mm
- Bead fit (#20)
- 2.5-3.0mm
- Source
- mistpool.comUnverified
Properties
- Eye
- Down Eye
- Shank
- Standard
- Gape type
- Standard
- Wire
- 1X Fine
- Bend
- Curved
- Point
- Chemically Sharpened
- Barb
- Barbless
- Finish
- Black Nickel
- Forged
- No
- Intended use
- Dry Fly
Specifications by size
| Size | Gape (mm) | Wire Ø (mm) | Total length (mm) | Shank length (mm) | Eye Ø (mm) | Bead fit | Source | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | 3.3 | 0.45 | 6.92 | 6.92 | 1.44 | 3.0-3.8mm | mistpool.com Unverified | Wrong or missing? |
| #20 | 2.85 | 0.43 | 5.96 | 5.96 | 1.46 | 2.5-3.0mm | mistpool.com Unverified | Wrong or missing? |
Sources
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