Core fly hooks are a collaboration between Hareline, a major fly tying materials distributor, and Ahrex, hook designers rooted in the Scandinavian fly-fishing tradition. The result is a broad premium range built for serious tyers, spanning everything from tiny midges to large streamers.
Core fly hooks bring together two respected names: Hareline, a major distributor of fly tying materials, and Ahrex, a hook designer with roots in the Scandinavian fly-fishing tradition. Their collaboration produced Core, a premium hook line built for serious fly tyers.
What Core hooks offer
A broad range, from the tiniest midges through to big streamer patterns.
Careful design and wide selection so a single brand can cover much of the bench.
Strength and precise design for freshwater and saltwater applications.
A useful alternative to established premium brands like Daiichi.
For tyers who appreciate established premium hooks, Core offers a comparable option across delicate dries on small hooks and substantial streamers alike. To match a Core model to a pattern, our hook selection guide lists Core equivalents alongside other brands, and our hook anatomy guide explains how the parts affect performance.
Who makes Core hooks?
Core hooks are a collaboration between Hareline and the hook designer Ahrex, combining Hareline distribution with Ahrex hook design.