Umpqua XC240 BL-BN Hooks

The Umpqua XC240 BL-BN is a versatile barbless hook featuring a unique curved shank design, making it ideal for tying stoneflies, caddis, shrimp, emergers, and many other fly patterns. With its slightly upturned eye and X-wide gape, this hook offers excellent tying ease and hooking performance. Part of the XC competition hook collection, it provides anglers and tyers with unbeatable quality in a stealthy black nickel finish and is available in sizes #8-20.

Features:

• Barbless design
• Curved shank
• Slightly upturned eye
• X-Wide gape
• Black nickel finish
• Made from Japanese steel
• Sizes: #8-20
• 25 hooks per pack

Why We Like Them:

The Umpqua XC240 BL-BN hooks offer exceptional quality and versatility for both competitive and recreational fly tyers. Their carefully crafted curved shank design opens up a world of possibilities for creating lifelike imitations of various aquatic insects and crustaceans. The slightly upturned eye ensures unobstructed access to the hook point during tying, enhancing the ease of creating complex patterns. The X-wide gape provides excellent hooking potential, while the barbless design promotes easier catch-and-release practices and quicker hook sets. Crafted from high-quality Japanese steel and finished with a stealthy black nickel coating, these hooks offer durability, reliability, and a low profile in the water. Whether you're tying stoneflies, caddis, shrimp, emergers, or experimenting with new creations, the XC240 BL-BN hooks provide the perfect foundation for a wide range of innovative fly patterns.