{"product_id":"goulburn-steel-2137-native-shrimp-hooks","title":"Goulburn Steel 2137 Native Shrimp Hooks","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goulburn Steel 2137 Native Shrimp Hook is one that we've had requests for. Intended as a a key hook in our Native Hook range, designed for saltwater flies, it's one that is going to be of interest around every coastline and into estuarine waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar in style to other shrimp hooks on the market, though the 2137 has an almost Stimulator inspsired curve to the body, with a wide gape and acute bend into the point. Which is, ridiculously sharp, just as a point of reference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW FOR SPRING 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe careful, the 2137 comes with added bite. The point is set out further from the shank than some, so you can be more confident in that hookset landing properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes #2 – #8\u003cbr\u003eEye : Straight\u003cbr\u003eWire : Heavy\u003cbr\u003eLength : 1X Long Curved\u003cbr\u003eFinish : Black Nickel\u003cbr\u003eBarbed\u003cbr\u003eForged Steel\u003cbr\u003eChemically sharpened \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity : 24 hooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoulburn Steel fly tying hook company is located in the quiet goldfields town of Rushworth, Victoria. Established in 2025 to fulfill a demand from local fly tyers. Their range of black nickel finish hooks are made of high carbon steel and are all chemically sharpened for added bite. You want a hook that goes in fast and holds, and that’s what they are confident in offering at Goulburn Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally speaking the hook sizes are comparable to “standard” industry sizing. While standard industry sizing is debatable depending on who you talk to, most standard length dry or nymph hooks have comparable shank lengths and gapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHANK LENGTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe numerical indicator (1X, 2X, 3X, etc.) references a standard hook size 1, 2, or 3 sizes longer or shorter. For example the 8246 Streamer Hook a 2XL hook so, an 8246 #12 has a shank length comparably equivalent to a “standard” #8 hook. .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGape size is offered in Standard or Wide Gape options, depending on hook model. If the Gape is not noted in the the specifications, it is a Standard size in relation to the shank. Wide Gape hooks are noted in the specifications, and present a gape that is one hook size larger than the Standard size in relation to the shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions relating to the hooks sizing, please get in touch and we'll be more than happy to assist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Troutlore Fly Tying store, we strive to offer the best range of quality fly tying materials in Australia.  If you can’t find a product you are specifically looking for, get in touch and we will see if it can be sourced, and kept in stock. Plus, you can keep up to date with new releases through our newsletter and\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/troutlore\/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e social media outlets.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goulburn Steel","offers":[{"title":"#2","offer_id":48357977489649,"sku":"GS-2137\/2","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#4","offer_id":48357977522417,"sku":"GS-2137\/4","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6","offer_id":48357977555185,"sku":"GS-2137\/6","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#8","offer_id":48357977587953,"sku":"GS-2137\/8","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/2234\/3409\/files\/2137_MAIN.jpg?v=1786672269","url":"https:\/\/www.troutlore.com.au\/products\/goulburn-steel-2137-native-shrimp-hooks","provider":"Troutlore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}