For saltwater tiers who want a clean bendback hook for baitfish and shrimp patterns. The Umpqua XS435 BN5X is a straight-eye bendback with a forged bend and Umpqua’s V-Lock Bend for holding power. It’s a strong hook with a micro-barb for easier penetration and quicker releases.
Across the XS435 size range, the same bendback profile and hardware stay consistent; you’re mainly choosing the gap and overall hook size to match the fly and how much point protection you want. In the size we stock, #2/0, this is the pick for larger baitfish and bulkier shrimp patterns, not small flats bugs.