Firehole Sticks 316 Barbless Nymph / Emerger Hook
Description
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 / C49XS
- Ahrex FW520/521
- Tiemco TMC206BL
- Hanák H250BL
- Fulling Mill FM5065
Match: 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