Firehole Sticks™ 316
36 hooks per pack
26¢ per hook
The all-rounder of the curved family. Medium wire and a continuous bend that works for nymphs, emergers, and most of what sits between them.
At a Glance
- Pack: 36 hooks
- Shape: Curved, continuous bend
- Wire: Medium
- Gap: 2XG
- Length: Standard
- Eye: Straight
- Finish: Black nickel
- Point: Chemically sharpened, barbless
Ties Well As
- Czech nymphs
- Mayfly emergers
- General nymph patterns
- Caddis larvae and pupae
- Soft hackles
From the Bench
If you only keep one curved hook on the bench, this is usually the one. Medium wire is the compromise that lets it cover both finesse and strength.
Barbless by Design
Every Firehole Sticks hook is barbless. Cleaner release, less handling, fish back in the water faster.
Hook Dimensions
| Size | Wire Ø (mm) | Length (mm) | Gap (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | 0.85 | 18.4 | 10.8 |
| #8 | 0.75 | 16.3 | 9.6 |
| #10 | 0.7 | 14.6 | 8.6 |
| #12 | 0.65 | 12 | 6 |
| #14 | 0.55 | 10.9 | 5.8 |
| #16 | 0.48 | 9.2 | 5.1 |
| #18 | 0.44 | 7.8 | 4.3 |
| #20 | 0.41 | 6.7 | 3.7 |
| #22 | 0.37 | 5.8 | 3.1 |
| #24 | 0.37 | 5.4 | 2.8 |
| #26 | 0.33 | 4.8 | 2.5 |
Coming From Another Hook?
The 316 is the barbless stand-in for:
Mustad C49S / C49XSAhrex FW520/521Tiemco TMC206BLHanák H250BLFulling Mill FM5065Match: approximate. The closest cousin, not a clone.
Popular Patterns on the 316
RS2 · WD-40 · Zebra Midge · Disco Midge · Mercury Midge · Midge Larva · Caddis Larva · Elk Hair Caddis · X-Caddis / Iris Caddis · Mayfly Cripple / Emerger Dun · Barr's Emerger · CDC / Soft-Hackle Emerger
When you need to trust your hook on a good fish, trust Firehole Sticks™.
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