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Spawn Fly Fish · Fly Tying Materials
Spawn Articulated Shanks, 20-Pack, 15 mm, Stainless Steel
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- Item weight
- 6 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 3.94 x 2.56 x 0.39 inches
Quick take
Stainless-steel articulated shanks in sizes 9-20 mm for tying multi-segment streamers and bigger flies.
These stainless steel articulated shanks from Spawn Fly Fish come 20 to a pack, here in the 15 mm size. They give fly tyers a base for building jointed streamers, with sizes running from 9 to 20 mm in single-millimeter steps. A good fit if you tie articulated patterns and want to pick the exact shank length for each fly.
Best for
- Tying articulated streamers for pike and musky
- Creating movement in saltwater fly patterns
- Advanced fly tyers
Skip if
- You tie primarily small dry flies
- You are new to fly tying
Strengths
- Precise 1 mm increments allow exact fly proportions
- Stainless steel is durable and won't corrosion in saltwater
- Plain finish works with any fly-tying aesthetic
Trade-offs
- Articulated flies are advanced technique; steeper learning curve
- Multiple sizes require more storage space
- Stainless steel can be difficult to wrap if not pre-drilled
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | articulated fly shank |
|---|---|
| Size range | 9-20 mm with 1 mm increments |
| Count | 20 per pack |
| Options | 20, 50, or variety packs available |
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