Firehole Sticks 618 Barbless Nymph Hook
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$8.99
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Original price
$8.99
Original price
$8.99
$8.99
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$8.99
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$8.99
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Description
A 2XL shank for foam bodies, hoppers, and big nymphs. Long enough for the pattern, strong enough for what eats it.
At a Glance
- Pack: 36 hooks
- Shape: Foam and nymph
- Wire: Medium
- Gap: 2XG
- Length: 2XL
- Eye: Down
- Finish: Black nickel
- Point: Chemically sharpened, barbless
Ties Well As
- Hoppers
- Foam attractors
- Stimulators
- Stonefly nymphs
- Large attractor nymphs
From the Bench
Medium wire on a 2XL shank is the balance point for a hopper. Heavier and the fly starts to sink, lighter and it bends on a good fish.
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 | 23.3 | 10.2 |
| #6 | 0.7 | 21.2 | 9.3 |
| #8 | 0.65 | 19.4 | 8.5 |
| #10 | 0.65 | 17.8 | 7.8 |
| #12 | 0.65 | 16 | 5.1 |
| #14 | 0.55 | 14.4 | 6.6 |
| #16 | 0.5 | 12.6 | 5.5 |
Coming From Another Hook?
The 618 is the barbless stand-in for:
- Mustad R43AP (was 94831)
- Ahrex FW560/561
- Tiemco TMC5212
- Hanák H280BL
- Fulling Mill FM5085
Match: approximate. The closest cousin, not a clone.
Popular Patterns on the 618
Kaufmann's Stone · 20-Incher — traditional · Chubby Chernobyl · Chernobyl Ant · Fat Albert · PMX / Madam X · Morrish Hopper · Dave's Hopper · Royal Wulff · Humpy · Pat's Rubber Legs — traditional · Golden Stone Nymph