From the Bench

From the Bench is Firehole's fly tying learning center. Practical, evergreen lessons on hooks, beads, materials, and technique, each one built to answer a real question at the vise and make you a better tyer.

Myakka Minnow and Dancing Deceiver tied on Firehole Sticks 801P and 802P by Mike Cline
Barbless & Fish Handling

Predators, Prey and Angler Safety

A barbless hook shortens every bad minute of an inshore release, for the fish and for your fingers.

Oct 14, 2026