{"product_id":"goulburn-steel-6257-barbless-blob-hooks","title":"Goulburn Steel 6257 Barbless Blob Hooks","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goulburn Steel 6257 Barbless Blob Hook is one that we had to include in the range, because so many of you have been asking for this style of hook. The name says it all, the Blob Hook, designed for tying Blobs, Boobies, and other short bodied wet flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a 3X heavy wire and a 1X short shank, with an extra wide gape, so you still get plenty og access to the hook point when it's bulked up with a lot of fritz or chenille. Featuring a round bend, with upturned hook point for added hold, the 3X heavy wire aides with the sink rate and ensures you can muscle even the biggest of lake trout. This is the hook to use when tying Blobs or Booby flies,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes #8 – #14\u003cbr\u003eEye : Down\u003cbr\u003eWire : 3X Heavy\u003cbr\u003eLength : 1X Short\u003cbr\u003eBend : Round \/ Wide Gape\u003cbr\u003eFinish : Black Nickel\u003cbr\u003eBarbless\u003cbr\u003eForged Steel\u003cbr\u003eChemically sharpened \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity : 36 hooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hook is a great alternative to the Firehole 637 that many of you loved so much.\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. ..\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 rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/troutlore\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e social media outlets.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goulburn Steel","offers":[{"title":"#8","offer_id":48063724028145,"sku":"GS-6257\/8","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10","offer_id":48063724060913,"sku":"GS-6257\/10","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#12","offer_id":48063724093681,"sku":"GS-6257\/12","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#14","offer_id":48063724126449,"sku":"GS-6257\/14","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/2234\/3409\/files\/6257_MAIN.jpg?v=1779603644","url":"https:\/\/www.troutlore.com.au\/products\/goulburn-steel-6257-barbless-blob-hooks","provider":"Troutlore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}