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
A Euro nymph has one job: reach the fish and keep drifting. Here's how to pair a jig hook with slotted tungsten, and which Firehole jig suits the fly.
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.
Tungsten Bead Size Chart: What Size Bead for Every Hook
The wrong bead size is the most common reason a good pattern fishes badly. Here's the tungsten bead size chart we use at the bench, plus when to run slotted vs. round.