The Hanak Competition H360BL Worm, Pupa & Czech Nymph Hook is one of the most versatile hooks in the Hanak lineup — an elongated standard wire bent hook that excels across a wider range of fly styles than almost any other hook in its class. The elongated shank gives worm and pupa patterns the extended body profile that triggers strikes, while the bent shank creates a natural curved silhouette that straight-shank hooks can't replicate. Available in sizes 6 through 20, it covers everything from large San Juan worms and annelid patterns down to tiny midge pupa on technical tailwaters. Barbless (BL) construction, black nickel finish, and Hanak's competition-grade consistency make it a staple in any serious tier's hook box.
Why the Elongated Bent Shank Changes Everything
The H360BL's elongated bent shank is the defining feature that makes it so effective across multiple fly styles. For worm patterns — San Juan worms, squirmy wormies, annelid imitations — the extended shank provides the body length needed to create a realistic, undulating profile that moves naturally in current. For pupa patterns, the bent shank positions the fly body in a curved, natural posture that mimics the compressed, C-shaped profile of an emerging caddis or midge pupa. For Czech nymph-style patterns, the elongated shank accommodates the segmented, tapered bodies that define the style.
Standard wire construction keeps the hook light enough for smaller sizes without sacrificing the strength needed in larger sizes for hard-running fish. The barbless point penetrates cleanly on light takes and releases fish quickly and safely — essential for catch-and-release fishing and mandatory for competition events under IFFF and FIPS-Mouche rules.
Hanak H360BL Hook – Features
- Elongated bent shank — extended body length for worm patterns, curved profile for pupa and emerger imitations
- Standard wire construction — balanced strength-to-weight ratio across the full size range from 6 to 20
- Wide gap — accommodates bulky worm and pupa bodies without compromising hook-up geometry
- Barbless (BL) construction — competition-legal, catch-and-release friendly, cleaner penetration
- Black nickel finish — low-visibility, corrosion-resistant coating
- Competition-grade quality control — consistent wire gauge, bend geometry, and gap dimensions across every hook in the pack
- Available in sizes 6 through 20 — the widest size range of any Hanak hook, covering large worm patterns to tiny midge pupa
Hook Size Guide for the H360BL
- Size 6 — large San Juan worms, big annelid patterns, high-water streamer nymphs
- Size 8 — medium worm patterns, large caddis pupa, stonefly nymphs
- Size 10 — all-around worm and pupa size, squirmy wormies, caddis larva
- Size 12 — medium pupa patterns, Czech nymph-style flies, hare's ear variants
- Size 14 — smaller pupa and worm patterns, BWO and PMD nymphs
- Size 16 — small caddis and midge pupa, technical tailwater nymphs
- Size 18 — midge pupa, small emergers, baetis nymphs
- Size 20 — micro midge pupa, trico nymphs, ultra-technical tailwater patterns
Hanak H360BL Specs
- Hook Style: Worm / Pupa / Czech Nymph
- Shank: Elongated, bent
- Wire: Standard
- Point: Barbless (BL)
- Finish: Black nickel
- Sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
- Best for: San Juan worms, squirmy wormies, caddis pupa, midge pupa, Czech nymphs, Euro nymphing, competition fly tying, catch-and-release fishing