This is a great hook for patterns that require a longer shank hook such as squid flies. Lighter gauge wire than an Ahrex hook but still plenty strong.
Straight Eye, Heavy Wire, Round Bend, Forged Bend, Black Nickel
Big Flies for big fish require a big hook. The XBG580 name pretty much says it all...BEAST!
1/0 15PK. 3/0 and 5/0 10PK.