These are genuine, antique French Tinsels from France. They have been lovingly stored and kept and are the perfect accompaniment to that classic pattern. They are all at least 85 years old with some dating back to turn of the century. These tinsels are not replica's, they are the real deal and hard to find.
Au Ver A Soie Ephemera Silk
Regular price$5.50
1 in stock
ThePure Silk Ephemera Thread is the best possible choice for the most demanding classic fly dresser, perfect as a fly tying thread for making bodies of wet flies, such as spiders and wets in North Country style. At the same time it represents an excellent choice also for tying classic salmon flies, both dressed in the hands and at the vise. Thin and resistant, the Pure Silk Ephemera Thread is available in a wide range of bright and shiny colours, selected and developed with the collaboration of experts and representative classic fly tiers.
The Pure Silk Ephemera Thread is also ideal for wrapping snake guides and agate guides on bamboo and fiberglass rods. It allows to obtain results to the maximum of perfection, fine and elegant. Easy to use, it is undoubtedly the most versatile pure silk thread on the market today. The Pure Silk Ephemera Thread has been produced in France for over 180 years by the historic Parisian signature Au Ver a Soie. The dyeing on tanks and more generally the extremely high quality artisan production process, guarantee a perfect uniformity of colours.
From Au Ver A Soie, France.
Berlin Wool
Regular price$3.00
5 in stock
Chinook Wind Outfitters Berlin Wool is 100% pure, fine, 2 strand, moth-resistant yarn. We believe it is the most complete range of colors and finest quality Berlin Wool on the market anywhere today. I am extremely proud to offer this wool to you.
16' per bobbin. From Chinook Wind Outfitters.
Brill UV (12mm Straggle String)
Regular price$8.40
2 in stock
12 mm Brill (Straggle String) with the addition of UV fibers, the color effects produced are extremely effective on “straggle” type lake patterns, and of course a great body for nymphs!
A great material for use on both trout, grayling and salmon patterns. Tie it in sparse for salmon patterns or use it as a body on trout/grayling patterns like boatman, beetles and more.
A very versatile material that should be in everyone's arsenal.
12mm fibres, 3 meters per card. From Textreme in Italy.
Brill UV (5mm Straggle String)
Regular price$8.18
4 in stock
It differs from the classic Cactus for its thin and knitted particular core, which allows the effect fibers to be arranged more sparsely, yet strongly held. This material is of considerable help for the construction of medium-small bodies, without bulking the artificial pattern too much.
This is suitable for small and medium patterns. With an increased-size core designed to withstand high tensions.
The fine core means really slim bodies are possible. Try Brill on a curved hook for a fantastic bloodworm pattern or any of the natural colours under a shellback for a superb (and very quick to tie) shrimp. Or use it on a sparsely tied salmon pattern, the options are endless. Lower fibre density coupled with fine core makes great thoraxes for bead head flies.
BRILL UV Small 5mm -3 meters packaged on a plastic card.
Invicta dressed by Davie McPhail
Chadwick Wool Substitute
Regular price$2.85
3 in stock
Veniard's had this replica developed in Germany. As close to the original sawyers nymph wool as possible used in the Killer bug pattern.
Chinook Polar Chenille (Palmer)
Regular price$3.58
2 in stock
I am so happy to be able to offer this 20mm length polar chenille. This chenille works great both for collaring and palmering. 3 yards/pkg.
Check out the video from the Friday Night Flies guys featuring Chinook Polar Chenille in Fiesta and Kreinik Flash In A Tube.
Chocklett's Finesse Body Chenille
Regular price$7.91
2 in stock
Available in Medium, 3/4", or Large, 1 1/4", this chenille is amazing.
For tying Game Changer style streamers and other palmered baitfish imitations.
Chocklett’s Finesse Body Chenille is a synthetic chenille perfect for tying Game Changer style flies. It’s not quite a dense as Chocklett’s Body Wrap, so it works well on smaller flies while the finished fly has more micro movement. From palmering the chenille to adding a few wraps to the front of a fly to fish it off, this chenille increases your options when tying Game Changers and other palmered baitfish imitations. Try it with the Articulated Fish Spine.
Chocklett's Game Changer Chenille
Regular price$7.91
1 in stock
Chocklett's Game Changer Chenille is a translucent and markable material specifically designed to be combined with the Articulated Spine system and Living Eyes to tie the Game Changer, a phenomenal, multi-jointed streamer designed by Blane Chocklett.
Game Changer Chenille is ideal for tying small-to-medium size Game Changers (typically between 3 to 4 inches long).
Tip from Blane: Steam your Chenille before tying with it because it will help you get the most out of the material. Popular options for this include holding it over boiling water or using a handheld steamer.
If you want to see Blaine teaching a class on tying a Game Changer then click here
Crystal Flake Chenille
Regular price$2.41
3 in stock
We love this stuff. Gorgeous mix of rayon and crystal chenille with brilliant metallic flakes that creates a beautiful fly body. Medium size that comes 3 yards per card. Also known as Speckled Crystal.
Danville 4 Strand Floss
Regular price$2.96
1 in stock
Danville's 4 strand floss. Use one or all strands for your fly. An old standby. 10 yards and is 300 Denier.
Color Number
Color Name
100
Black
1
White
8
Yellow
7
Orange
12
Burnt Orange
31
Grey
47
Tobacco Brown
56
Red
70
Worm Green
61
Light Olive
60
Olive
901
Peacock Green
62
Kelley Green
67
Insect Green
82
Copenhagen Blue
2
Cream
4
Pale Yellow
135
Charcoal
36
Silver Grey
41
Beige
42
Ginger
163
Gold
429
Coffee
73
Dark Brown
52
Wine
59
Dark Red
222
Apple Green
585
Forest Green
103
Pink
105
Coral
132
Powder Blue
184
Soldier Blue
101
Peach
115
Hot Pink
719
Fuchsia
199
Navy
233
Lilac
89
Royal Blue
79
Seal Brown
785
Hunter Green
333
Lavender
Danville Acetate Floss
Regular price$2.74
2 in stock
Danville's Acetate Floss is a 3-strand floss with a unique characteristic. Besides using it as a regular floss, you can tie it on your fly, apply acetone with a brush, and the floss will fuse together. A great floss for creating hard and translucent nymph cases as well as tags and tails.
Color Number
Color Name
100
Black
1
White
8
Yellow
7
Orange
12
Burnt Orange
31
Grey
47
Tobacco Brown
56
Red
70
Worm Green
61
Light Olive
60
Olive
901
Peacock Green
62
Kelley Green
67
Insect Green
82
Copenhagen Blue
2
Cream
4
Pale Yellow
135
Charcoal
36
Silver Grey
41
Beige
42
Ginger
163
Gold
429
Coffee
73
Dark Brown
52
Wine
59
Dark Red
222
Apple Green
585
Forest Green
103
Pink
184
Soldier Blue
504
Fluorescent Green
6
Yellow
Eyelash Chenille
Regular price$3.40
4 in stock
Our version of eyelash materials in solid colors. Flowing fibers add movement and depth to the fly.
Flat Diamond Braid
Regular price$4.17
1 in stock
Diamond Braid is a woven pearl braid that is dyed in the most popular colors. Best uses are for bodies on bonefish flies, caddis larvae/pupa imitations, muddler bodies, and salmon/steelhead flies. Can cover your tubes too for tube flies or use it as tailing material on your freshwater patterns. Really adds a sparkle and translucency to your pattern.