The name "Dai‑Riki" may trigger nostalgia for some long-time fly anglers. Originally distributed by Dan Bailey's Fly Shop in Livingston, Montana, the once wildly popular fly tying hook brand has not been available for several years — until now. FishUSA has decided to revive Dai‑Riki hooks, changing nothing about the hook that you know and love. Dai‑Riki hooks were once praised for their sharpness, strength, and excellent variety of hook types and sizes, which will all stay the same. You can now find the full selection of Dai‑Riki hooks available at FishUSA.

Streamer Hooks

Dai-Riki 700 Streamer Hook
Streamer Hook Dai‑Riki 700 Streamer Hook Sizes 4–14 | 1X Strong / 4X Long Shank | Nickel-Bronze
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This nickel-bronze hook offers 1X strong wire and a 4X long shank, making it perfect for tying larger baitfish or sculpin-style streamers. It's durable, corrosion-resistant, and tough enough for aggressive fish. Best For: Woolly Buggers, Muddler Minnows, Sculpin Patterns.

Dai-Riki 710 Streamer Hook
Streamer Hook Dai‑Riki 710 Streamer Hook Sizes 4–14 | 3X Long / Round Bend | Weighted & Articulated
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Designed for weighted or articulated streamers, the 710 features a round bend and 3X long shank sized for mid-range streamer offerings. Best For: Zonkers, Deceivers, Matuka Patterns.

Dry Fly Hooks

Dai-Riki 305 Dry Fly Hook
Dry Fly Hook Dai‑Riki 305 Dry Fly Hook Sizes 10–20 | Straight Shank / Turndown Barb | Nickel-Bronze
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This straight-shank dry fly hook features a turndown barb and ringed eye for reliable floating performance. Finished in nickel-bronze to resist corrosion. Best For: Mayfly, Caddis, Stonefly Patterns.

Dai-Riki 300 Dry Fly Hook
Dry Fly Hook Dai‑Riki 300 Dry Fly Hook Sizes 10–18 | 1X Long Shank / Turndown Barb | Nickel-Bronze
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A slight variation on the 305, offering a 1X longer hook length while retaining the turndown barb and corrosion-resistant finish. Best For: Parachutes, Wulffs, Elk Hair Caddis.

Nymph & Hopper Hooks

Dai-Riki 280 Hopper/Nymph Hook
Hopper / Nymph Hook Dai‑Riki 280 Hopper/Nymph Hook Sizes 8–16 | 2X Long / 1X Strong | Bulky Patterns
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With a 2X long length and 1X strong wire, this hook supports bulky patterns like hoppers or shafted nymphs. Best For: Hopper Patterns, Stoneflies, Klinkhammers.

Dai-Riki 730 Nymph Hook
Nymph Hook Dai‑Riki 730 Nymph Hook Sizes 8–14 | Straight Forge / Turndown Barb | Nickel-Bronze
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A go-to hook for nymphs, it features a straight forge, turndown barb, and nickel-bronze finish — ideal for drifted subsurface patterns. Best For: Prince, Hare's Ear, Pheasant Tail.

Dai-Riki 060 Nymph Hook
Nymph Hook Dai‑Riki 060 Nymph Hook Sizes 8–18 | Standard Wire / Sproat Bend | General Purpose
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Standard wire nymph hook with sproat bend — great for general nymph patterns across a wide size range. Best For: Beadhead Nymphs, Mayfly & Stonefly Imitations.

Wet Fly Hooks

Dai-Riki 075 Wet Fly Hook
Wet Fly Hook Dai‑Riki 075 Wet Fly Hook Sizes 10–16 | Sproat Style / 2X Strong | Sharp Bend
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This sproat-style wet fly hook is 2X strong with a sharp bend — great for traditional wet fly patterns that need to hold up under heavy use. Best For: Soft Hackles, Weighted Wets.

Dai-Riki 070 Wet Fly Hook
Wet Fly Hook Dai‑Riki 070 Wet Fly Hook Sizes 10–16 | Medium-Wire Sproat | Traditional Approach
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A medium-wire sproat hook with moderate wire strength, crafted for a traditional wet fly approach. Best For: Partridge, Traditional Winged Wet Flies.

Specialty Hooks

Dai-Riki 155 Egg Hook
Egg Hook Dai‑Riki 155 Egg Hook Sizes 8, 10 | Wide Gap / Heavy Wire | Short Shank
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This wide-gap, heavy-wire hook is built for threading yarn or egg beads — short and stout for dense materials. Best For: Salmon Eggs, Glo Bugs.

Dai-Riki 135 Scud Hook
Scud Hook Dai‑Riki 135 Scud Hook Sizes 8–18 | Curved Shank / Crustacean Profile | Tight Curve
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Curved shank scud hook that mimics crustacean shape naturally — designed for tight curves and a lifelike dead drift posture. Best For: Scuds, Sowbugs, Caddis Pupa.

Dai-Riki 125 Emerger Hook
Emerger Hook Dai‑Riki 125 Emerger Hook Sizes 12–20 | Wide Gap / Curved Shank | Natural Drift
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This hook suspends emerger patterns perfectly, with wide gap and curved shank for natural drift in the film. Best For: CDC Flies, Pupa Suspensions.

Dai-Riki Predator Hook
Predator Hook Dai‑Riki Predator Hook Sizes 1/0–8 | Heavy Wire / Ring Eye | Salt & Freshwater
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Built heavy and durable for large streamer bugs, this ring-eye hook takes heavy-duty flies for salt and freshwater applications. Best For: Pike, Musky, Bass Streamers.

Dai-Riki 899 Salmon/Steelhead Hook
Salmon / Steelhead Hook Dai‑Riki 899 Salmon/Steelhead Hook Sizes 1/0–6 | Curved / Up-Eye | Large-Stream Flies
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Curved, up-eye hook designed for large-stream flies targeting salmon or steelhead. Best For: Salmon Flies, Egg-Sucking Variants.

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Dai‑Riki Fly Hooks — FAQ

Dai-Riki hooks were originally distributed by Dan Bailey's Fly Shop in Livingston, Montana, and became a staple in the fly tying community for decades. They were discontinued and unavailable for several years before FishUSA revived the brand, keeping the original hook specifications unchanged. The full lineup is now available exclusively through FishUSA.

The Dai-Riki 305 is the go-to dry fly hook, offering a standard straight shank, turndown barb, and ringed eye in sizes 10–20. For larger dry fly patterns like Wulffs and Elk Hair Caddis, the Dai-Riki 300 provides a 1X longer shank in sizes 10–18. Both are finished in nickel-bronze for corrosion resistance.

The Dai-Riki 700 is the top choice for large baitfish and sculpin-style streamers — it features 1X strong wire and a 4X long shank in sizes 4–14. For weighted or articulated patterns like Zonkers and Deceivers, the Dai-Riki 710 offers a 3X long shank with a round bend in the same size range.

The Dai-Riki 730 is the dedicated nymph hook in sizes 8–14 — ideal for Prince, Hare's Ear, and Pheasant Tail patterns. The 060 covers sizes 8–18 with a sproat bend for general beadhead nymphs. For bulky hopper and large stonefly nymphs, the 280 adds 2X length and 1X strong wire in sizes 8–16.

Yes. The Dai-Riki 899 is purpose-built for salmon and steelhead with a curved shank and up-eye in sizes 1/0 through 6 — ideal for traditional salmon flies and egg-sucking variants. The Predator hook handles large streamers for pike, musky, and big bass in sizes 1/0 through 8 with heavy-duty ring-eye construction.

The Dai-Riki 135 is a curved shank scud hook designed to mimic the natural shape of crustaceans. It works perfectly for scuds, sowbugs, and caddis pupa imitations in sizes 8–18. The tight curve naturally positions the fly in a lifelike resting posture during a dead drift.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're tying streamers for trout and bass, delicate dry flies for rising fish, or specialty patterns for salmon and steelhead, the Dai‑Riki lineup covers every application with purpose-built hooks that have been trusted by fly tiers for decades. Shop the full Dai‑Riki hook selection at FishUSA — the same hooks, finally available again.