WNY Fly Fishing: WNY Fly Fishing Hook Review Umpqua's U-Series Hooks

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The U001 offers anglers and tyers a value-driven classic dry fly hook with a down eye. Its standard wire and 1x long shank design make this an ideal fit for many standard dry fly imitations large or small. This hook is part of Umpqua’s U-series of hooks, offering the serious fly tyer a value-based hook alternative to the current offerings on the market. U-series hooks feature high grade carbon steel, micro barbs for easy penetration and de-barbing. Sold in packs of 50.

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The same design as the U202 but with a modern red finish, this curved, short-shank hook is a great base for many worms, scuds, caddis pupae, and egg flies when color is of the utmost importance. The red finish makes this hook an excellent choice for annelid flies as well. This hook is part of Umpqua’s U-series of hooks, offering the serious fly tyer a value-based hook alternative to the current offerings on the market.