Fario Hooks

17 models across 19 applications

The Woolly Bug hook database lists 17 Fario models, spanning 19 different applications. Of these, 15 are barbless from the factory and 2 are barbed. Every model below links through to its full specifications and a list of equivalent hooks from other manufacturers — useful when a particular Fario model is out of stock, or when you're converting a pattern recipe written around a different brand.

Spider Patterns (4 hooks)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 201 Black	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10–16	BL
FRL 201 Bronze	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10–16	BL
FRL 301 Black	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL
FRL 301 Bronze	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL

Soft Hackles (4 hooks)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 201 Black	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10–16	BL
FRL 201 Bronze	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10–16	BL
FRL 301 Black	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL
FRL 301 Bronze	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL

Wet Fly (4 hooks)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 201 Black	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10–16	BL
FRL 201 Bronze	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10–16	BL
FRL 301 Black	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL
FRL 301 Bronze	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL

Dry Fly (4 hooks)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 300 Black	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL
FRL 300 Bronze	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL
FRL 303 Black	Std.	1XF	Wide	#10-18	BL
FRL 303 Bronze	Std.	1XF	Wide	#10-18	BL

CDC (4 hooks)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 300 Black	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL
FRL 300 Bronze	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL
FRL 303 Black	Std.	1XF	Wide	#10-18	BL
FRL 303 Bronze	Std.	1XF	Wide	#10-18	BL

Mayflies (4 hooks)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 300 Black	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL
FRL 300 Bronze	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL
FRL 303 Black	Std.	1XF	Wide	#10-18	BL
FRL 303 Bronze	Std.	1XF	Wide	#10-18	BL

Caddis (4 hooks)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 300 Black	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL
FRL 300 Bronze	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-16	BL
FRL 303 Black	Std.	1XF	Wide	#10-18	BL
FRL 303 Bronze	Std.	1XF	Wide	#10-18	BL

General Purpose (3 hooks)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FR210BL	1XS	1XF	Wide	#12–20	BL
FRL 302	1XS	Std.	Wide	#8-10	BL
FRL 302 Black	1XS	Std.	Wide	#8-10	BL

Jig Nymphs (3 hooks)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FR400	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-18	B
FRL 306 Black	Std. Jig	Std.	Std.	#8-18	B
FRL 306 Bronze	Std. Jig	Std.	Std.	#8-18	BL

Euro Nymphs (3 hooks)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FR400	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-18	B
FRL 306 Black	Std. Jig	Std.	Std.	#8-18	B
FRL 306 Bronze	Std. Jig	Std.	Std.	#8-18	BL

Perdigons (3 hooks)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FR400	Std.	Std.	Std.	#10-18	B
FRL 306 Black	Std. Jig	Std.	Std.	#8-18	B
FRL 306 Bronze	Std. Jig	Std.	Std.	#8-18	BL

Nymphs (1 hook)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FR100BL	1XS	1XH	Wide	#6–16	BL

Beadheads (1 hook)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FR100BL	1XS	1XH	Wide	#6–16	BL

Subsurface (1 hook)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FR100BL	1XS	1XH	Wide	#6–16	BL

Shrimp (1 hook)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 305 Bronze	Curved	Std.	Curved	#10-18	BL

Saltwater Crustacean (1 hook)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 305 Bronze	Curved	Std.	Curved	#10-18	BL

Streamers (1 hook)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 308 Bronze	1XL	1XH	Std.	#6-12	BL

Baitfish (1 hook)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 308 Bronze	1XL	1XH	Std.	#6-12	BL

Lures (1 hook)

Model	Shank	Wire	Bend	Sizes	Barb
FRL 308 Bronze	1XL	1XH	Std.	#6-12	BL

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Frequently asked questions

How many Fario hook models are there?

The Woolly Bug database lists 17 Fario models, covering 19 applications. Of these, 15 are barbless and 2 are barbed.

Which Fario hooks are most commonly used?

Commonly referenced Fario models include Fario FR100BL, Fario FR210BL, Fario FR400, Fario FRL 201 Black, Fario FRL 201 Bronze, Fario FRL 300 Black. Each links through to full specifications and equivalent hooks from other manufacturers.

What sizes do Fario hooks come in?

Across the range, Fario hooks are listed in these size runs: #10-16; #10-18; #10–16; #12–20; #6-12; #6–16; #8-10; #8-18.

What are the equivalents to Fario hooks?

Every Fario model page lists comparable hooks from the other 15 manufacturers in the database, matched on shank length, wire strength, bend and eye type.

Which other hook manufacturers are covered?

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