The Hanak Competition H130BL Dry & Wet Fly Hook is Hanak's benchmark dry fly hook — a proven, fine wire design with a bent-in, extra-sharp point that holds fish tight through the head shakes and runs that light tippet and small hooks make so demanding. Trusted by competition fly fishers and technical dry fly anglers worldwide, the H130BL delivers the consistent geometry, reliable point sharpness, and competition-grade quality control that serious tiers demand in a hook they'll tie hundreds of flies on. Black nickel finish, barbless (BL) construction, available in sizes 10 through 20.
Why the H130BL is the Dry Fly Hook Standard
Dry fly hooks live in a demanding environment. They need to be light enough not to sink the fly, strong enough to handle hard-running fish on 5X and 6X tippet, and sharp enough to penetrate on the lightest takes — the kind of sips and dimples that barely disturb the surface. The H130BL's fine wire construction keeps the hook light without sacrificing the strength needed to land fish, while the bent-in point sits in an aggressive hooking position that drives home on the softest takes without requiring a hard strip-set.
The H130BL is equally effective for wet flies and soft hackles — the standard wire gauge and straight shank make it a versatile foundation for soft hackle spiders, winged wets, and traditional wet fly patterns that need a hook with presence but not bulk. Barbless construction makes it competition-legal under IFFF and FIPS-Mouche rules and ideal for catch-and-release fishing where quick, clean hook removal protects fish.
Hanak H130BL Hook – Features
- Fine wire construction — light enough for dry fly fishing without sinking the fly, strong enough for hard-running fish on light tippet
- Bent-in, extra-sharp point — aggressive hooking position that penetrates on the softest takes and holds fish through the fight
- Straight shank — clean, versatile foundation for dry flies, soft hackles, and wet fly patterns
- Barbless (BL) construction — competition-legal, catch-and-release friendly, cleaner penetration on light takes
- Black nickel finish — low-visibility, corrosion-resistant coating
- Competition-grade quality control — consistent wire gauge, point geometry, and gap dimensions across every hook in the pack
- Available in sizes 10 through 20 — covers the full range from larger dry flies and soft hackles to tiny midge and trico patterns
Hook Size Guide for the H130BL
- Size 10 — larger dry flies, stimulators, elk hair caddis, large soft hackles and wet flies
- Size 12 — medium dry flies, parachute adams, hare's ear wet fly, caddis patterns
- Size 14 — all-around dry fly size, PMD, BWO, and caddis patterns, soft hackle pheasant tail
- Size 16 — smaller dry flies and soft hackles, BWO and caddis emergers, technical tailwater patterns
- Size 18 — small dry flies and midges, trico and baetis patterns, technical spring creek fishing
- Size 20 — micro dry flies and midge patterns, the most demanding technical presentations
Hanak H130BL Specs
- Hook Style: Dry Fly / Wet Fly
- Wire: Fine
- Shank: Straight
- Point: Bent-in, extra-sharp, barbless (BL)
- Finish: Black nickel
- Sizes: 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
- Best for: Dry fly fishing, soft hackles, wet flies, technical tailwater fishing, spring creek fishing, competition fly tying, catch-and-release fishing