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. ..
£2.20
Ex Tax:£1.83
Model: TH38-ISLAND
Flat pearl lurex for fly tying, a superb quality product we expect from Uni..
£2.20
Ex Tax:£1.83
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..
£2.20
Ex Tax:£1.83
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: CLEAR
20 Meters of Holographic Tinsel from Semperfli, plenty of colours available 1/32 0.8mm..
£2.50 £4.50
Ex Tax:£2.08
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: TH35-ISLAND
Flashback pearl tinsel from UTC with a Blue UV iridescence...
£2.99
Ex Tax:£2.49
Model: CLEAR
Soft copper fly tying wire from Uni, very soft and easy to work with copper wire, with the choice of colours this fly tying wire has fantastic ratings. Available in 2 sizes..
£3.25 £4.00
Ex Tax:£2.71
Model: AA9
A highly reflective pearl flash material for making your fishing flies, really reflects the light, great for any tail or wing that needs a bit more bling...
£3.25
Ex Tax:£2.71