GAMAKATSU R18-B BARBLESS 2X STRONG WETFLY/NYMPH HOOK
GAMAKATSU R18-B BARBLESS 2X STRONG WETFLY/NYMPH HOOK

GAMAKATSU R18-B BARBLESS 2X STRONG WETFLY/NYMPH HOOK

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R18-B BARBLESS 2X STRONG

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Gamakatsu’s R18-B reflects the very latest in fly hook technology. At a glance you’ll notice this barbless hook is different. The matte finish is Nano Smooth Coat, a coating that is slick, virtually frictionless and reduces resistance which enhances hook penetration. The R18-B is a true barbless hook. That is, it was designed from point to eye as a barbless hook, not just a hook that has the barb removed. That’s why the unique shape of the R18-B. The “R” refers to “retainer bend” which holds hooked fish significantly better than conventional round bend style hooks.

Beyond design is strength. The R18-B is made from 2X heavy Gamakatsu wire that’s ideal for use with big fish. Anglers fishing big trout in tailrace fisheries using small flies have asked for a heavier wire hook and Gamakatsu answered with the R18-B. But make no mistake about it, this is a multi-use, multi-species barbless fly hook that will surely find its way into hundreds of fisheries and millions of fly boxes.

This hook paired with an inverted bead, makes one deadly combination! This combo will ride hook point up, reducing snags on the stream bottom and hooking fish in the upper lip where they are supposed to be hooked. Strong Gamakatsu Steel!

20 Hooks per pack

Gamakatsu Fly Hook Comparison Chart

General Use Gamakatsu Mustad Tiemco Daiichi Dai-Riki
Standard Down Eye S10 94840 5210 1170 300
Standard Down Eye Barbless S10B 94845 900BL 1190
1x Fine S10-3F 98433 5230 1100
Straight Eye Dry S10S 94859 101 1110 310
Midge 1x Fine S13S-M 94859 501 1480
Stinger 1x Strong Forged B10S 37187 2720
Glo Bug C14S 9479 105 1510
Salmon Steelhead 3x Strong L11S-3H 3406 800 2451
Streamer 4x Long 2x Strong S11-4L2H 79580 9395 2220 700
Streamer 4x Long 2x Strong S S11S-4L2H 9674 9395 2220
Multi-use 1x Fine S12S-1F 3366 1640
Multi-use 3x Strong S14S-3H 3406 800 2451
Scud C12 80250 2487 1130
Caddis C12U 37160 205BL 1140
Scud, Barbless C12-B 2487B
Salmon Steelhead Dry 1x Fine T10-3H 90240 7989 2421
Salmon Steelhead Wet T10-6H 36890 7999 2161 899
Russian River Fly Russian River 36717
Standard Saltwater SS15 34007 811S 2546 930

NOTE:
Gamakatsu would like to state that this is only a comparison chart. Although our hooks would not be direct replacements, they would be an exceptional choice for your favorite fly patterns.