Hooks
How to Choose a Fly Tying Hook: The Firehole Sticks Line by Fly Type
Twenty-eight barbless hooks, one for every fly. Here's how to choose a Firehole Stick by what you're tying, plus what the model numbers mean.
Euro Nymphing Hooks: Pairing Jig Hooks with Slotted Tungsten
Euro nymphing comes down to getting the fly down and keeping it point-up. Here's how to pair a jig hook with a slotted tungsten bead, and which jig to pick.
Are Barbless Hooks Better? The Tyer's Case for Barbless
Barbless is sold as something you give up for the fish. That gets it backward. The tyer's case for barbless, performance and tying first.