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XFISHMAN · Fly Tying Materials
PopularXFISHMAN Krystal Flash Ripple Flashabou, 12 Colors
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Set: 12 Color Flashabou Set
- 12 Color Flashabou Set
- 6 Color Lateral Scale Set
- 12 Color Krystal Flash Set 02
- 24 Color Flashabou Set
- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 7.64 x 3.58 x 1.34 inches
Quick take
Original Flashabou in 12 holographic colors with 3-D effect for fly tying.
This XFISHMAN set packs twelve colors of holographic mylar flash for the tying bench. The flat strands run about 11 inches long, with hundreds in the package, so there is plenty to trim down for streamers, saltwater flies or homemade lures. Mylar does not rust, which suits flies headed for salt, and the strands add a bit of glitter and motion to pike, muskie and salmon patterns.
Best for
- Adding flash and attraction to streamers and larger flies
- Pike and salmon fly patterns where color variety matters
- Fly tiers building streamers without frequent material purchases
Skip if
- You prefer simpler flies without flash materials
Strengths
- Original Flashabou formula trusted by fly tiers for decades
- Holographic colors create 3-D visual effect in water
- Mylar construction is durable and doesn't rust in saltwater
- Hundreds of strands per color provide long material life
Trade-offs
- Flashabout material can tangle during application if not managed carefully
- Mylar flat strands may fray at cut ends without seal
Fishing fit
- Species
- Pike & musky
- Salmon & steelhead
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
Specifications
| Type | fly tying flashabout material |
|---|---|
| Colors | 12 holographic color set |
| Strands per package | Hundreds of 11 in strands |
| Length | 11 in per strand |
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