Hends Hooks

12 models across 14 applications

The Woolly Bug hook database lists 12 Hends models, spanning 14 different applications. Of these, 12 are barbless from the factory and 0 are barbed. Every model below links through to its full specifications and a list of equivalent hooks from other manufacturers — useful when a particular Hends model is out of stock, or when you're converting a pattern recipe written around a different brand.

Jig Nymphs (5 hooks)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL120Std. JigStd.Round#4-20BL
BL124Std. Jig2XHWide#8-18BL
BL134Std. JigStd.Wide#8-20BL
BL144Std. JigStd.Wide#8-22BL
BL164Std. JigStd.Wide#10-20BL

Euro Nymphs (5 hooks)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL120Std. JigStd.Round#4-20BL
BL124Std. Jig2XHWide#8-18BL
BL134Std. JigStd.Wide#8-20BL
BL144Std. JigStd.Wide#8-22BL
BL164Std. JigStd.Wide#10-20BL

Perdigons (5 hooks)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL120Std. JigStd.Round#4-20BL
BL124Std. Jig2XHWide#8-18BL
BL134Std. JigStd.Wide#8-20BL
BL144Std. JigStd.Wide#8-22BL
BL164Std. JigStd.Wide#10-20BL

Spider Patterns (2 hooks)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL200Std.2XHRound#8-18BL
BL300Std.Std.Std.#10-20BL

Soft Hackles (2 hooks)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL200Std.2XHRound#8-18BL
BL300Std.Std.Std.#10-20BL

Wet Fly (2 hooks)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL200Std.2XHRound#8-18BL
BL300Std.Std.Std.#10-20BL

General Purpose (2 hooks)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL304Std.Std.Wide#10-18BL
BL334Std.2XHStd.#8/0BL

Dry Fly (2 hooks)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL3211XL1XFWide#2-20BL
BL3231XL1XFStd.#6-8BL

CDC (2 hooks)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL3211XL1XFWide#2-20BL
BL3231XL1XFStd.#6-8BL

Mayflies (2 hooks)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL3211XL1XFWide#2-20BL
BL3231XL1XFStd.#6-8BL

Caddis (2 hooks)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL3211XL1XFWide#2-20BL
BL3231XL1XFStd.#6-8BL

Nymphs (1 hook)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL254NStd.2XHWide#6-16BL

Beadheads (1 hook)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL254NStd.2XHWide#6-16BL

Subsurface (1 hook)

ModelShankWireBendSizesBarb
BL254NStd.2XHWide#6-16BL

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Frequently asked questions

How many Hends hook models are there?

The Woolly Bug database lists 12 Hends models, covering 14 applications. Of these, 12 are barbless and 0 are barbed.

Which Hends hooks are most commonly used?

Commonly referenced Hends models include Hends BL120, Hends BL124, Hends BL134, Hends BL144, Hends BL164, Hends BL200. Each links through to full specifications and equivalent hooks from other manufacturers.

What sizes do Hends hooks come in?

Across the range, Hends hooks are listed in these size runs: #10-18; #10-20; #2-20; #4-20; #6-16; #6-8; #8-18; #8-20.

What are the equivalents to Hends hooks?

Every Hends 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?