Tinsel and Wire
Fly tying tinsel and wires come in a range of sizes and it is not always easy to figure out if its fat or thin, the fly tying tinsel guide below will help
Guide to tinsel sizes | ||||
No | inches | inches | mm | |
1 | .012 | 1/80 in | 0.30 | |
FLATS Gold or Silver (Sizes 1-11) | 2 | .015 | 1/64 in | 0.40 |
3 | .023 | 1/40 in | 0.60 | |
LUREX Gold or Silver | 4 | .030 | 1/32 in | 0.80 |
(Sizes 2,4,5) | 5 | .040 | 1/25 in | 1.00 |
6 | .043 | 1/23 in | 1.10 | |
LUREX (all colours) | 7 | .048 | 1/21 in | 1.20 |
(Size 2 only) | 8 | .052 | 1/19 in | 1.30 |
9 | .060 | 1/16 in | 1.60 | |
EMBOSSED Gold or Silver | 10 | .072 | 1/14 in | 1.80 |
(Sizes 3-11) | 11 | .075 | 1/13 in | 1.90 |
14 | .020 | 1/45 in | 0.50 | |
15 | .022 | 1/40 in | 0.55 | |
OVALS (Flat Worm) Gold or Silver | 16 | .030 | 1/32 in | 0.80 |
(Sizes 14-19) | 17 | .035 | 1/28 in | 0.90 |
18 | .040 | 1/25 in | 1.00 | |
19 | .058 | 1/15 in | 1.50 | |
ROUND THREADS Gold or Silver | 20 | .007 | 1/140 in | 0.20 |
(Sizes 20 and 21) | 21 | .010 | 1/100 in | 0.35 |
LACE TWIST (3-ply cord) | 22 | .016 | 1/64 in | 0.40 |
(Gold or Silver) | 23 | .020 | 1/50 in | 0.50 |
(Sizes 22-24) | 24 | .022 | 1/45 in | 0.55 |
WIRES Gold or Silver (Sizes 25-27) | 25 | .006 | 1/165 in | 0.15 |
COPPER (Fine or Heavy) | 26 | .005 | 1/200 in | 0.12 |
LEAD (Fine) | 27 | .004 | 1/250 in | 0.10 |
Model: TH36-ISLAND
Pearl Lurex fly tying wrap, great for adding a bit of sparkle..
£1.70
Ex Tax:£1.42
Model: TH47-ISLAND
Traditional copper wire for fly tying, prefect for the pheasant tail nymph and Grayling Bugs..
£1.99
Ex Tax:£1.66
Model: TH25
Holographic Mylar Tinsel. Uni’s superb mylar flat tinsel in an 8 vivid holographic colours. ..
£1.99
Ex Tax:£1.66
Model: TH38-ISLAND
Flat pearl lurex for fly tying, a superb quality product we expect from Uni..
£1.99
Ex Tax:£1.66
Model: TH46-ISLAND
Uni Extra Strong Flat Metallic fly tying tinsel. This tinsel is double sided so one colour on one side and the other colour on the reverse side..
£1.99
Ex Tax:£1.66
Model: TH48-ISLAND
The traditional way to weight a fishing fly with this lead wire from Veniard. Two Sizes available in this fly tying wire...
£2.45
Ex Tax:£2.04
Model: TH29
Fly tying wire from Veniards, available in silver or gold with a choice of 3 sizesSmall Spool - 2 metres in length ..
£2.70
Ex Tax:£2.25
Model: TH26
This very popular Fly Tying tinsel is available in 15 colours and 3 sizes. Coloured multi reflective fly tying tinsel to enhance any trout fly..
£2.85
Ex Tax:£2.38
Model: TH60-CUP
This very popular Fly Tying tinsel is available in 15 colours and 3 sizes. Coloured multi reflective fly tying tinsel to enhance any trout fly..
£2.95
Ex Tax:£2.46
Model: TH35-ISLAND
Flashback pearl tinsel from UTC with a Blue UV iridescence...
£3.20
Ex Tax:£2.67
Model: TH37-ISLAND
UTC Mirage is a highly reflective tinsel similar to "Mirror Flash" super for making your flash back nymph flies. UTC Mirage Tinsel comes in 3 sizes..
£3.20
Ex Tax:£2.67
Model: TH28
This fly tying wire from UTC is top of the range, colour choice is fantastic. A soft, non tarnishing, brightly coloured fly tying copper wire...
£3.20
Ex Tax:£2.67