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Tigofly Flashabou Holographic Tinsel, 0.3mm, 5-Pack, Assorted
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Five packs of 0.3mm holographic Mylar tinsel, 1500 strands per pack, for adding flash to fly bodies, wings and tails in trout and saltwater patterns.
This fly tying pack holds five bags of flat Mylar tinsel in assorted colors, four holographic and one plain. Each bag carries about 1500 strands roughly 11.8 inches long and 0.3mm wide. Tiers use strands like these to add flash to trout flies, tubes and streamers.
Best for
- Tying streamers and wet flies where flash attracts strikes
- Adding flash to nymph patterns in darker water
- Saltwater fly patterns for bonefish, stripers and tarpon
Skip if
- You tie only dry flies; tinsel is too heavy for drying time
- You tie delicate creek flies; flash can spook in crystal clear water
Strengths
- 0.3mm is thin enough to blend with other materials without bulk
- Holographic finish reflects light from all angles
- 1500 strands per pack provides material for dozens of flies
Trade-offs
- Mylar tinsel tangles easily during use; patience is required
- Holographic finish can be too bright in very clear water
- Fine width means small material, fiddly to work with for large hands
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly tying tinsel |
|---|---|
| Width | 0.3mm (1/64 in) |
| Length per pack | 30cm (11.8 in) |
| Strands per pack | 1500 |
| Color varieties | 4 holographic, 1 plain mixed |
| Material | Mylar |
| Quantity | 5 packs, 5 colors |
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