MFC #7WAD FLY SHANKS

A classic shank used for salmon and steelhead flies - available in lengths from 15mm to 55mm. It is similar in concept to the tube fly, in that it facilitates using small hooks on large flies.

A waddington shank allows fly tiers to create large, heavy flies while still using relatively small hooks, minimizing leverage issues when hooking a fish; essentially, it's a double-wire shank that provides a large platform to tie on a fly, often used for salmon and steelhead patterns, with the key feature being its ability to accommodate a smaller hook on a larger fly body.