size 18

[horses50]

I want tie some ptn with gold bead which hook would you recommend? I have had a quick look on the net but all i could find was dry fly hooks in size 18. thank you

[paddy5]

If you want to use a bead horses you obviously want it to sink using a light wire hook would be unnecessary one with a slightly longer shank might be of help. Kamassan b175 are reliable and widely available. PJ

[FunkyFlyTying]

I use the Varivas 2120WB for a lot of my small nymphs with beads.
Great hooking and heavier wire then most of the Varivas range.

T

[craigie]

Hi mate,I use the dohiku 302sp or the 302sh in sizes 16 for my nymphs,phil holding at flytying boutique does them.

[treetrouter]

I go barbless. Partidge BIN from Lathkill goes down to an 18 and is a specialist nymph hook:-

Flashpoint Barbless Ideal Nymph BIN - Lathkill Fly Fishing

[danielp]

Another vote for Varivas 2120 wave barbless. Use them for pretty much all my small beadheads and a lot of my dryflies. Only issue I have with them is a poor hook up if the fly is heavily hackled. Perfect for nymphs though!

[horses50]

thanks for the replies, i like the look of the partridge.

[dave h]

I would agree with paddy5 - I use Kamasan B175 for all PTN tyings then crush or file the barb (or both)