TMC 2487
TMC 2487 BronzeShrimp, caddis and pupa · 2XS curved · 1XF wire · #10–24
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Fly Tying Hook Finder
Search 706 hooks from 16 makers by shank, wire, gape and eye, and find the closest match when your usual hook is out of stock.
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No PDFs and no squinting at printed charts. Every spec for every hook, on the phone that's already next to your vice.
Daiichi 1160 BronzeCategory, shank, wire, gape
100%Hanak H310 BLShank, wire, gape
75%Find the equivalent
Matched on real specifications, gape and shank first, so the finished fly keeps its proportions.
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Narrow 706 hooks down to the handful that suit the pattern you're about to tie.
16 makers, one search
Cross-reference between any of them, from classic dry fly hooks to modern competition jigs.
AhrexDai-RikiDaiichiDemmonFarioFasnaFireholeFulling MillGamakatsuHanákHendsKamasanMustadPartridgeSpriteTiemco
Every one of these, with full specifications, is inside the app. More are added with each update.
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Questions
What is a fly tying hook chart?
A fly tying hook chart lists hooks by manufacturer and model alongside their specifications — size range, wire strength, shank length, gape and eye type — so tyers can pick the right hook for a pattern. Traditional charts are static PDFs covering a single brand; the Woolly Bug Hook Finder is a searchable database covering 700+ hooks from 16 manufacturers.
What is a hook comparison chart?
A hook comparison chart (or cross-reference chart) maps equivalent hooks across manufacturers — for example, which Ahrex or Fulling Mill hook matches a given Tiemco model. Hook Finder does this instantly by comparing real specifications rather than relying on out-of-date printed tables.
How do I find equivalent fly tying hooks?
Search for the hook you know in the Woolly Bug app — by brand and model — and Hook Finder shows comparable hooks from other manufacturers matched on shank length, wire strength, gape and eye type.
Can I compare Tiemco to Ahrex hooks?
Yes. Both Tiemco and Ahrex are in the database, along with 14 other manufacturers, so you can cross-reference models between any of them.
Can I find barbless alternatives?
Yes. Every hook in the database records whether it is barbed or barbless, so you can filter for barbless equivalents of any hook — ideal for competition anglers and catch-and-release fisheries.
Which manufacturers are included?
Ahrex, Dai-Riki, Daiichi, Demmon, Fario, Fasna, Firehole, Fulling Mill, Gamakatsu, Hanák, Hends, Kamasan, Mustad, Partridge, Sprite and Tiemco — with more added in updates.
Can I use Hook Finder without the app?
No. Hook Finder lives in the Woolly Bug app, where you can search all 706 hooks, filter by specification and see equivalents across brands. Reference pages for individual models are published on woollybug.com/hooks/ for looking something up, but comparing and finding equivalents is done in the app.
