R18-B Barbless 2x Strong (20 Pack)
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.
Color: Nano Coat
Gamakatsu Fly Hook Comparison Chart
General Use | Gamakatsu | Mustad | Tiemco | Daiichi | Dai-Riki |
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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.
Starting at $8.06
All Pricing and Product for U.S. market only
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Select a Size | 16, 14, 12, 10, 8 |
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