Ahrex TP605 Light Trout Predator Hooks

Pike posted up underneath a blanket of lilypads, smallmouth sitting behind a rock waiting for the first unlucky madtom they see, predatory brown trout that eat fish that make a twenty dollar bill look small, Ahrex's TP605 Predator Hooks are ready for every aggressive eat you're looking to find. The TP605 is a lighter version of Ahrex's popular TP610 Hook, and it features a thin diameter wire that remains nice and tough and a clean black nickel finish with a chemically sharpened point. A versatile tying platform with an Aberdeen bend, the TP605 is ready for anything from mice patterns to large streamers that push water and bring out the heavyweights.

Uses

Ahrex's TP605 has a nice long shank with a wide gap to increase hooking power as well as provide the keeling factor that's often necessary when tying large flies. With a little lighter wire, this hook is a great choice for tying poppers and mice that sit on the water's surface. And thanks to its long shank, you can also turn to this hook whenever you want to tie large streamer patterns or big articulated baitfish.

Comparisons

Another solid option for a hook with this exact profile is Ahrex's TP610 Hooks. The TP610 has exactly the same build and profile as the TP605, but the main difference is that the TP610 has a wider diameter build. This makes it a better choice if you're looking to tackle seriously heavy fish, or if you're looking to add a little more weight to your flies in order to increase their sinking rate. Regardless of which hook you choose, these are both excellent options when pursuing freshwater predators.