I have been asked how thin the Diamond thread is and how small the flies you make can be. In the previous article I forgot to specify this. So here are some details: 160DEN - that means aprox 6/0 metallic yarn reinforced with ultra thin GSP thread 30m of material/spool The Diamond Body Thread is versatile, it ...
This isn't an ordinary thread. It's made with a special shiny yarn that adds a sparkling effect to your flies, making them irresistible to fish. The new Diamond Body Thread is easy to use and can help you catch more fish. Here's what I love about it: Sparkly magic: It adds a dazzling touch to any fly, ...
GSP thread made its debut in the fly tying scene in the latter part of the 20th century. Developed from polyethylene fibers, this thread gained prominence due to its remarkable strength-to-diameter ratio. Initially used in other industries for its strength and durability, it quickly found its way into the hands of fly tiers seeking a ...
The latest body thread in fly tying with the all-new Perdigon Flat Body Thread, is a fantastic thread designed for making delicate and durable bodies, even on the smallest hooks. The Perdigon flat body thread have 90DEN and offers exceptional thinness and strength, allowing you to create intricate patterns with precision and ease. Whether you're ...
Gel Spun thread is renowned for its almost impossible-to-dye nature due to its molecular structure. The pigment fails to permeate the thread's entire structure, binding to only its surface. Certain pigments exhibit greater stability. We also manage to come up with some important and often used colors by fly tiers: Sumo 50DEN in Hot Fluo ...
Mad Rabbit dubbing holds a special place on my tying desk, much like squirrel dubbing, both being one of my favourite dubbing, and that's because I use them for fresh river patterns. In the last 2-3years, hunters have shared bad news me: hare, crucial for obtaining Mad Rabbit dubbing, are becoming increasingly rare and ...
In the fly tying world, the advent of Gel Spun Polyethylene (GSP) threads has marked a revolution due to its qualities. There are a lot of articles written about GSP, one of the most complex is the one written on the GFF Blog by Martin. In order not to write a long story with many ...
In summary, TroutLine offers two dedicated UV resins for crafting perdigon flies, both of which exhibit lower viscosity compared to traditional UV resin. Why? To facilitate easier application, to prevent the entrapment of air bubbles, to enable smoother and more efficient spreading across the nymphs' bodies. Ultra Thin, which is twice as thin as the ...
Big tungsten beads are good because they help the fly to sink quickly. But the lack of proportion and the exaggeration of its size lead in a short time to the education of the fish. They will more quickly avoid flies with large balls that are usually too shiny.This is why I ended up tying ...
These fly patterns are incredibly heavy, even without using large tungsten beads. I incorporated tungsten wire behind the bead, effectively doubling the final weight. The model itself is simple, without any complications. It is specifically designed for slightly colored waters with increased flow, where the fish feed more actively, gathering insects washed in by the ...
