Key Features
- Specialized curved-shank hook for Gammarus (scud) and shrimp patterns
- Lightweight wire construction for shallow-water presentations
- Wide gape design for improved hook-up ratios
- Chemically sharpened point for superior penetration
- Durable black nickel finish for corrosion resistance
- Straight eye design for versatile tying applications
- Small barb for secure hook retention
- Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater fly patterns
- Excellent for scuds, freshwater shrimp, baitfish, and sea trout flies
- Available in sizes #12 to #1/0
- 18 hooks per pack (#12–#2) and 15 hooks per pack (#1–#1/0)
Product Description
The Ahrex NS172 Curved Gammarus Fly Hook is a premium hook from the Nordic Salt series, specifically engineered for tying realistic gammarus, scud, and shrimp patterns. Its distinctive curved profile creates a natural silhouette that closely imitates freshwater and saltwater crustaceans, making it highly effective for trout, sea trout, panfish, and other predatory species.
The lightweight wire allows flies to be fished effectively in shallow water without excessive sink rate, while the large hook gape maintains excellent hooking performance even when weighted with lead wraps or dumbbell eyes. This versatility has made the NS172 popular not only for shrimp and scud patterns but also for baitfish flies, articulated streamers, and Game Changer-style flies.
Fly-tying communities frequently use the NS172 in articulated streamer designs and micro Game Changer patterns because of its sharp point, wide gape, and lightweight profile. Many anglers consider it one of the most versatile hooks in the Ahrex Nordic Salt lineup.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ahrex |
| Model | NS172 Curved Gammarus |
| Series | Nordic Salt (NS) |
| Hook Type | Curved Gammarus / Scud Hook |
| Style | Curved Shank |
| Eye | Straight Eye |
| Finish | Black Nickel |
| Point | Chemically Sharpened |
| Barb | Small Barb |
| Wire | Light Wire |
| Hook Gap | Wide Gape |
| Sizes Available | #12, #10, #8, #6, #4, #2, #1, #1/0 |
| Pack Quantity | 18 Hooks (#12–#2), 15 Hooks (#1–#1/0) |
| Water Type | Freshwater & Saltwater |
| Applications | Scuds, Shrimp, Gammarus, Baitfish, Streamers, Game Changers |
What's Included
- 1 × Pack of Ahrex NS172 Curved Gammarus Fly Hooks
- 18 Hooks per Pack (sizes #12–#2) or 15 Hooks per Pack (sizes #1–#1/0)
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Ahrex NS172 Curved Gammarus Fly Hook – Premium Scud, Shrimp & Baitfish Fly Tying Hook
- Product Code: Ahrex NS172 curved gammarus fly hook
Key Features
- Specialized curved-shank hook for Gammarus (scud) and shrimp patterns
- Lightweight wire construction for shallow-water presentations
- Wide gape design for improved hook-up ratios
- Chemically sharpened point for superior penetration
- Durable black nickel finish for corrosion resistance
- Straight eye design for versatile tying applications
- Small barb for secure hook retention
- Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater fly patterns
- Excellent for scuds, freshwater shrimp, baitfish, and sea trout flies
- Available in sizes #12 to #1/0
- 18 hooks per pack (#12–#2) and 15 hooks per pack (#1–#1/0)
Product Description
The Ahrex NS172 Curved Gammarus Fly Hook is a premium hook from the Nordic Salt series, specifically engineered for tying realistic gammarus, scud, and shrimp patterns. Its distinctive curved profile creates a natural silhouette that closely imitates freshwater and saltwater crustaceans, making it highly effective for trout, sea trout, panfish, and other predatory species.
The lightweight wire allows flies to be fished effectively in shallow water without excessive sink rate, while the large hook gape maintains excellent hooking performance even when weighted with lead wraps or dumbbell eyes. This versatility has made the NS172 popular not only for shrimp and scud patterns but also for baitfish flies, articulated streamers, and Game Changer-style flies.
Fly-tying communities frequently use the NS172 in articulated streamer designs and micro Game Changer patterns because of its sharp point, wide gape, and lightweight profile. Many anglers consider it one of the most versatile hooks in the Ahrex Nordic Salt lineup.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ahrex |
| Model | NS172 Curved Gammarus |
| Series | Nordic Salt (NS) |
| Hook Type | Curved Gammarus / Scud Hook |
| Style | Curved Shank |
| Eye | Straight Eye |
| Finish | Black Nickel |
| Point | Chemically Sharpened |
| Barb | Small Barb |
| Wire | Light Wire |
| Hook Gap | Wide Gape |
| Sizes Available | #12, #10, #8, #6, #4, #2, #1, #1/0 |
| Pack Quantity | 18 Hooks (#12–#2), 15 Hooks (#1–#1/0) |
| Water Type | Freshwater & Saltwater |
| Applications | Scuds, Shrimp, Gammarus, Baitfish, Streamers, Game Changers |
What's Included
- 1 × Pack of Ahrex NS172 Curved Gammarus Fly Hooks
- 18 Hooks per Pack (sizes #12–#2) or 15 Hooks per Pack (sizes #1–#1/0)
- Product Code: Ahrex NS172 curved gammarus fly hook
- Availability: In Stock
$9.00
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