Umpqua XC130 BL-BN Fly Tying Hooks 16 – Barbless, Down Eye, Long Shank

Overview

The Umpqua XC130 BL-BN Fly Tying Hook combines a barbless profile with a down-eye orientation and a wide gape, tailored for versatile dry fly and nymph patterns. Its slightly upturned point offers confident hooking and hold, while the black nickel finish delivers a stealthy look that’s well suited to competitive and everyday tying alike. Offered in a broad range of sizes and packaged in sets of 25, the XC130 brings a balanced blend of value and craft to your tying bench.

Whether you’re matching a hatch or experimenting with new long-bodied patterns, this hook provides a reliable platform for careful, precise tying. The XC130 is part of Umpqua’s XC competition line, designed to deliver solid performance and dependable value through shapes that emphasize stealthy hookup capability without bulk.

Key design features

• Barbless
• Down Eye
• Straight/1X-Long Shank
• 1XF
• Long Shank Dry

Why it works for dry flies and nymphs

• Wide gape supports secure, reliable presentation for long-bodied patterns
• Barbless design reduces handling stress and is easy to release for catch-and-release setups
• Down-eye alignment helps with precise eye placement and improved hook setting in varied water conditions
• Black nickel finish adds a discreet look that helps you blend with natural surroundings

Practical use cases

Pair the XC130 with classic dry fly rigs or nymph patterns that benefit from a long, straight shank. The slightly upturned point increases pro-grade hooking potential while preserving a slender profile, making it suitable for stealthy presentations in clear water or fast runs. Builders will appreciate the combination of strength and finesse that comes from the 1XF specification and the long shank designed for careful, repeatable ties.

Availability

This hook is sold in convenient packs of 25, with a wide size range to cover many favorite patterns. The black nickel barbless model is crafted to offer consistent performance while keeping the tying process efficient and enjoyable.