A newly designed hook with a curved short shank.. The straight-eye design provides a more open gape in the smaller sizes. More than just a straight-eye version of TMC2487, this hook is useful for a wide variety of small patterns. The true micro sizes are added to TMC2488. They make TMC2488 much more versatile. The 2488H is the heavier wire version and should not be used for Dry Flies. Features: