Firehole barbless nymph hooks are the foundation of any serious fly tyer's hook selection. Built 100% barbless from the start — not de-barbed — our barbless nymph hooks deliver cleaner penetration, easier releases, and the consistent quality that competitive and conservation-minded tyers demand.
The Firehole Sticks nymph hook lineup covers standard, long shank, and heavy wire options to match every subsurface pattern in your box. From classic Hare's Ear and Pheasant Tail nymphs to modern Czech and Polish nymph styles, these hooks are built to fish hard across seasons. Balanced wire gauges and dependable points ensure solid hooksets in fast water and slow, while the barbless design means faster releases and healthier fish.
Pair with Firehole Stones round tungsten beads for perfectly matched bead-head nymphs — our beads are sized and weighted to complement our hook wire gauges exactly. Available in a broad size range from tiny midge sizes up through larger stonefly patterns. Whether you're tying for tailwaters, freestone streams, or spring creeks, Firehole barbless nymph hooks give you the consistency and sharpness to tie with confidence and fish with purpose.
Nymph Hooks - Workhorse hooks for everyday patterns
Workhorse hooks for the patterns that catch fish season after season.
Balanced wire, dependable penetration, and a clean, modern shape make Firehole
Nymph hooks ideal for everything from small attractors to stoneflies.
Built to fish hard.
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Firehole Sticks™ 609
The 609 is a standard length nymph hook. Use it to tie any standard nymph pattern. Can be used with a bead as the wider gape keeps from crowding the point.
This is a standard length hook with a 1X gape. It has a down eye and is formed from a medium weight wire. Available in sizes #8 to #20.
Firehole Sticks™ 612
The 612 is a 1X length nymph hook perfect for bead head patterns. Because of the straight eye you are able to oversize the bead without crowding the gape.
This is a 1X long length hook with a 2X gape. It has a straight eye and is formed from a medium weight wire. Available in sizes #10 to #18.
Firehole Sticks™ 618
The 618 is perfect hook for foam flies and is equally at home used for extended length nymphs.
This is a 2 X long length hook with a 2X gape. It has a down eye and is formed from a medium weight wire. Available in sizes #4 to #16.
Firehole Sticks 618 is Patent Pending
Firehole Sticks™ 633
The 633 is a 1X length nymph hook perfect for bead head patterns. It is my first choice for anything with a bead.
This is a 1X long length hook with a 2X gape. It has a down eye and is formed from a heavy weight wire. Available in sizes #10 to #22.
Firehole Sticks™ 637
This is a fantastic heavy nymph hook. Perfect choice for lake nymphs, traditional 'wet' flies and the best egg hook I've used. The 2X gape allows room for beads even on a short hook.
This is a 1X short length hook with a 2X gape. It has a down eye and is formed from a extra heavy weight wire. Available in sizes #6 to #22.
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