Firehole Sticks 315 Barbless Klink / Nymph Hook
Description
A deep-bend curved hook with heavy wire behind it. Big enough in the top sizes for stoneflies and attractor nymphs, fine enough in the small end to make a good Klinkhammer.
At a Glance
- Pack: 36 hooks
- Shape: Curved, deep bend
- Wire: Heavy
- Gap: 2XG
- Length: Standard
- Eye: Straight
- Finish: Black nickel
- Point: Chemically sharpened, barbless
Ties Well As
- Klinkhammer-style emergers
- Stoneflies
- Large attractor nymphs
- Caddis emergers
- Czech nymphs
From the Bench
Reach for the 315 when you need strength and a curve that supports natural movement. The deep bend gives a body room to wrap without crowding the gap.
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 | 0.92 | 20.6 | 14.5 |
| #8 | 0.81 | 17.8 | 12.5 |
| #10 | 0.76 | 15.3 | 10.8 |
| #12 | 0.68 | 13.2 | 9.3 |
| #14 | 0.6 | 11.4 | 8 |
| #16 | 0.54 | 9.8 | 6.9 |
| #18 | 0.48 | 8.4 | 5.9 |
| #20 | 0.44 | 7.5 | 5.3 |
| #22 | 0.41 | 6.8 | 4.8 |
Coming From Another Hook?
The 315 is the barbless stand-in for:
- Mustad C49S
- Ahrex FW540/541
- Tiemco TMC2457
- Hanák H290BL
- Fulling Mill FM5067
Match: direct to Mustad, Tiemco, Hanák; approximate to the rest.
Popular Patterns on the 315
Klinkhammer · Czech Nymph · Pat's Rubber Legs — traditional · Golden Stone Nymph · Pat's Rubber Legs — jig · Kaufmann's Stone · 20-Incher — traditional