AHREX FW571 – Dry Long Hook for Large Dry Flies & Terrestrial Patterns
The AHREX FW571 is a specialised dry fly hook from the Freshwater series, designed for tying large dry flies and terrestrial patterns. Featuring a 2X Long shank and a generous hook gap, it provides ample tying space while maintaining excellent hooking efficiency, making it ideal for bulky summer dry flies.
Equipped with a traditional Down Eye, chemically sharpened Needle Sharp Point and a durable Black Nickel Finish, the FW571 is perfectly suited to grasshoppers, beetles, flying ants, crickets and other terrestrial imitations, as well as large mayflies and attractor dry flies.
Throughout the warmer months, countless land insects accidentally fall onto the water. Grasshoppers, beetles, flying ants and crickets provide trout with an easy, high-energy food source. As a result, terrestrial fly patterns often outperform aquatic insect imitations, especially when no major hatch is taking place.
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Technical Specifications
Why Choose the AHREX FW571?
The AHREX FW571 is the perfect choice for fly tyers creating large dry flies and realistic terrestrial patterns. Its 2X Long shank provides generous tying space, while the wide hook gap maintains excellent hooking performance even with bulky materials. Whether you're tying grasshoppers, beetles or oversized mayflies, the FW571 delivers the balance, strength and precision expected from a premium dry fly hook. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
See This Hook in Action
French Partridge May Fly
The main thing about it is the use of a French partridge feather tied like a hackle for a wet fly.
The hooks used are long-armed – Ahrex FW571 Dry Long Barbless #10
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