Partridge - Fine Wire Round Taper, Size 7

The Heritage of the Blind Eye

Before the "eyed" hook became the universal standard, the world’s finest flies were tied on Blind Eye hooks like these. Each hook features a beautifully tapered shank designed to be whipped with silkworm gut, offering a level of elegance and "swim" that modern eyed hooks simply cannot replicate.

Crafted in Redditch, England, circa 1910–1930, these hooks represent the pinnacle of Victorian-era metallurgy. The "Fine Wire" designation ensures a delicate entry and high buoyancy for dry flies, while the "Round Taper" point—ground to a perfect conical tip—provides exceptional strength and penetration.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Partridge of Redditch (Vintage Stock)
• Style: Blind Eye (No eye, tapered shank)
• Wire: 1x Fine
• Bend: Classic Round Bend
• Point: Round Taper (Conical) with hand-cut barb
• Finish: Original Bronzed
• Size: 7

Perfect For:

• Heritage Fly Tying: An absolute must for tyers recreating North Country Spiders, Clyde Style wet flies, or early Halford dry flies using authentic silkworm gut.
• Shadow Box Displays: The long, graceful lines of a blind eye hook provide a cleaner profile for exhibition-grade flies.
• Tackle Collectors: Original Partridge packets from this era are increasingly difficult to find, especially in the smaller trout sizes.

Condition Note: These are New Old Stock (NOS). Despite being nearly a century old, they may show signs of age.