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.

Hook Selection

What Firehole Hook Replaces the One You Already Tie On?

Find the Firehole hook that stands in for your TMC, Mustad, Ahrex, Hanák, or Fulling Mill hook. A model-by-model barbless cross-reference, each match called direct or approximate, with full specs b...

Aug 30, 2026