Firehole Sticks™ 609
36 hooks per pack
26¢ per hook
A standard-length nymph hook that ties any standard nymph. The wider gap means a bead does not crowd the point.
At a Glance
- Pack: 36 hooks
- Shape: Nymph and wet
- Wire: Medium
- Gap: 1XG
- Length: Standard
- Eye: Down
- Finish: Black nickel
- Point: Chemically sharpened, barbless
Ties Well As
- Soft hackles
- Traditional wet flies
- General nymphs
- Caddis larvae
- Pheasant tails
From the Bench
Medium wire is what makes this good for soft hackles. It lets the fibers move instead of anchoring them stiff.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | 0.72 | 19.5 | 9.3 |
| #6 | 0.7 | 17.9 | 8.5 |
| #8 | 0.65 | 16.3 | 7.8 |
| #10 | 0.65 | 14.7 | 7 |
| #12 | 0.65 | 13.5 | 6.6 |
| #14 | 0.55 | 11.8 | 5.5 |
| #16 | 0.5 | 10.4 | 4.9 |
| #18 | 0.45 | 9.4 | 4.5 |
| #20 | 0.41 | 8.5 | 4 |
Coming From Another Hook?
The 609 is the barbless stand-in for:
Ahrex FW580/581Tiemco TMC3769Hanák H300BLFulling Mill FM5085Match: direct to Ahrex, Fulling Mill; approximate to the rest.
Popular Patterns on the 609
Pheasant Tail · Flashback Pheasant Tail · Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear · Brassie · Bird's Nest · Lightning Bug · Partridge & Orange · Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle · Leadwing Coachman · Sparkle Soft Hackle · Copper John · Prince Nymph
When you need to trust your hook on a good fish, trust Firehole Sticks™.
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