Orientsun 7216 Barbless Heavy Dry Fly-Light Nymph Hook Size:16 It is less likely to

It is less likely to break from trout teeth than the small or x-small sizes

and even entire bodies like on perdigon style flies

lock it in and you instantly have a 3rd hand holding the rod in place

Euro-Nymphing: A Competitive Break Through

Orientsun 7216 Barbless Heavy Dry Fly-Light Nymph Hook Size:16 It is less likely toThese are very good barbless hooks. Great quality steel, a shape that holds fish very well, and an affordable price. The 7216 is good for lighter wired nymphs or bushy or foam dry flies where you want a heavier wire. 1x strong dry fly wire Upturned point Standard shank length Wide gap Sizes 8 20 and they are a true size length 25 hooks per pack Note: Orientsun labels this hook a dry fly only hook but it can be used for lighter wire nymphs. Measured