Daiichi 1330

Some fly fishers prefer up-eye hooks for some of their patterns and claim higher success rates for hook ups. Otherwise this hook is identical to the 1310 Short-Shank Dry Fly Hook.

A short shank hook allows you to tie a standard length pattern on a short shank hook. By selecting one size larger than normal – a size 12 Adams fits on a size 10 short shank. This can be beneficial as it gives you one size heavier wire, therefore increased strength. It also gives a wider gape for increased hooking effectiveness. Of course, these hooks are also used for short dry flies, spiders, beetles, ants, etc.