Raised Eye: Hook eye positioned higher for better fly presentation Barbed: Retains flies securely Extra Heavy Wire: 2X strength for durability Extra Long Shank: 3X length for better fly attachment York Bend: Facilitates use of beads for bead head nymphs Material: Crafted from Bronze Sizes: #14, #12, #10, #8, #6, & #4 available Dr. Gary Borger, in collaboration with Daiichi, developed this hook, an enhanced version of the swimming nymph hook (1770), featuring 2X-heavy wire. Its gentle York bend accommodates beads for bead head nymphs. Notably, the hook's eye is positioned lower than its spear and point, enabling a more realistic jigging action when retrieved with short, jerky motions. Larger sizes lend a lifelike appearance to leeches, crayfish, and stonefly nymphs.