Shanks

Firehole fly tying shanks are built for tyers who want to push their streamer and intruder patterns further. Articulated shanks and straight shanks give you the platform to build extended profiles, multi-material flies, and complex articulated streamers that move and breathe in the water the way big fish can't ignore.

Articulated streamer tying has transformed modern fly fishing, and the right shank makes all the difference. Firehole shanks are designed to pair directly with Firehole Sticks streamer and trailer hooks, creating clean, reliable connections on multi-hook articulated rigs. Whether you're building classic articulated streamers, intruder-style patterns, or extended-body dry flies, our shanks give you the structural foundation to tie with confidence.

Use straight shanks to extend a fly's profile without adding a second hook, or use articulated shanks to trail a stinger hook behind a large streamer body for improved hookup rates on short-striking fish. Available in a range of sizes to match your pattern needs. Pair with Firehole Sticks streamer hooks for a complete articulated streamer system — hooks and shanks designed to work together from the start. If you're serious about streamer tying, Firehole shanks are the missing piece in your material kit.