Dr. Slick Half Hitch

Name: Dr. Slick Half Hitch
Brand: Dr. Slick
SKU: B002WS1IV8
Price: 9.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Tool Sports & Outdoors SKU: B002WS1IV8

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Features

+ Available in brass or stainless steel
+ Use for flies rich in hackles
+ Simple to use
+ Set of 2
+ 3 inches

The Dr. Slick Half Hitch tool makes finishing flies quick and secure, especially essential for hackle-rich steelhead patterns where traditional whip finishes can be challenging. This 3-inch stainless steel tool ensures clean, professional knots on streamers, intruders, and spey flies that need to withstand aggressive Great Lakes steelhead.

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10 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape.

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Pairs with: Fly Tying

Common Questions

What kind of fishing is the Dr. Slick Half Hitch used for?

Dr. Slick's tool is set up for fly tying. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Almanac with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.

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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?

10 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Almanac.

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Key Specs

Length inches

Material

Stainless steel

Quantity

Specifications

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎13.94 x 7.56 x 0.35 inches
Package Weight: ‎0.02 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎5.91 x 1.97 x 9.84 inches
Brand Name: ‎Dr. Slick
Warranty Description: ‎Contact Manufacturer
Model Name: ‎Half Hitch
Color: ‎Stainless Steel
Material: ‎Natural
Number of Items: ‎1
Manufacturer: ‎Dr. Slick
Part Number: ‎HHT-ST
Size: ‎5"
Fishing Technique: ‎Fly Fishing
ASIN: B002WS1IV8
Customer Reviews: 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (10)...
Best Sellers Rank: #473,118 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #567 in Fly Tying Equipment
Date First Available: November 13, 2009