Firehole Sticks & Stones Sizing Reference Chart

The references below are general suggestions when pairing a bead to a hook. Many tyers choose to oversize or undersize the bead as they see fit for their particular application.

Hook Size

Stones can handle a barb!

#4 - #8
#8 - #12
#10 - #14
#10 - #14
#14 - #18
#18 - #22

Firehole Sticks!

Firehole Stones

Round & Slotted Beads

3/16" (4.5mm)
5/32" (4.0mm)
9/64" (3.5mm)
~1/8" (3.0mm)
3/32" (2.5mm)
5/64" (2.0mm)

Slotted Stones!