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: TH48-ISLAND
Lead Wire Natural is a round high grade lead wire which comes on a spool which is part of the Semperfli Lead Wire Natural range. It can be used extensively to weigh down flies, making ribs etc especially nymphs.available in 4 widths 0.3mm - 5m long0.4mm - 4m long0.5mm - 3m long0.6mm - 2.8m long..
£3.75
Ex Tax:£3.13
Model: TH52A-CUP
Fly tying wire from Semperfli, available in a choice of 3 sizes0.1mm - 30m/32yds0.2mm - 20m/21yds0.3mm - 10m/11yds..
£3.99
Ex Tax:£3.33
Model: TH52A-CUP
Fly tying wire from Semperfli, available in a choice of 3 sizes0.5mm - 30m/6yds0.3mm - 10m/11yds..
£3.99
Ex Tax:£3.33
Model: TH36-ISLAND
Mirror Tinsel is part of a range of the highest quality flat, mirror tinsels available.Our tinsels are available in the following sizes >Small 1/69inch (0.4mm) has 30m per spoolMedium 1/32inch (0.8mm) has 20m per spool andLarge 1/16inch (1.5mm) has 10m per spool.Ideal as body, ribbing or for late..
£3.99
Ex Tax:£3.33
Model: CLEARANCE
The traditional way to weight a fishing fly with this lead wire from Veniard. Two Sizes available in this fly tying wire...
£4.50 £6.95
Ex Tax:£3.75
Model: TH33
Genuine french oval fly tying tinsel superb for ribbing, The Oval Tinsel is used on many popular fly tying patternsSizes 14-17 (Size 14 is the finest)..
£4.60
Ex Tax:£3.83
Model: TH27
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...
£4.95
Ex Tax:£4.13
Model: TH32
A top quality oval fly tying tinsel from Uni,The popular French oval Tinsel is a top quality product available in silver or gold with 4 size choices..
£5.10
Ex Tax:£4.25
Model: TH30
This is a welcome addition to any fly tyers range. Uni have produced an excellent embossed tinsel, which at the moment is only on a medium..
£7.65
Ex Tax:£6.38
Model: TH31
A round twist thread. Used in a lot of traditional salmon patterns...
£7.65
Ex Tax:£6.38