This 3X long shank Dry Fly Hook is a strong and reliable hook made for a whole range of larger dry flies, such as large Muddlers, Stoneflies, Grasshoppers or Damselflies. Use it to fish for surface feeding Trout, Rainbows, Steelhead or Grayling. The Mustad Signature fly hooks feature unique sharpness and strength. The hook features 1X fine wire for delicate presentation. Developed in cooperation with the world's top fly tiers to exact proportions between, gap, bend, wire diameter and shank length for precise scaling unmatched by others. Micro barb can easily be pinched down without damaging the hook for barbless applications.