UV Ice Wing Flasher Tinsel – Fly Tying Streamer Material
UV Ice Wing Flasher Tinsel – Fly Tying Streamer Material
UV Ice Wing Flasher Tinsel for Fly Tying & Streamer Patterns
Take your fly tying to the next level with this UV Ice Wing Flasher Tinsel — a must-have material for tying shimmering streamers, jig flies, assist hooks, and saltwater patterns. The brilliant, light-catching strands create irresistible movement and flash in the water, making your flies stand out to even the most selective fish.
Product Highlights
- Multi-Color Options – Available in a variety of vibrant colors to match any hatch or baitfish pattern
- UV-Reactive Flash – Tinsel reacts to UV light underwater, increasing visibility and attractiveness to fish
- Generous Bundle Size – Approximately 400–500 strands per bundle, giving you plenty of material for multiple fly patterns
- Ideal Dimensions – Each strand measures approximately 0.5mm (1/50") wide and 35cm long (when opened), perfect for tails, wings, bodies, and accents
- Floating Line Compatible – Designed for floating line applications including ocean boat fishing and reservoir/pond fishing
- Polyethylene Material – Durable, water-resistant strands that hold their shape and shimmer cast after cast
- Versatile Use – Great for streamers, wet flies, jig hooks, saltwater patterns, bass flies, and more
Specifications
- Material: Polyethylene
- Strand Width: ~0.5mm (1/50")
- Strand Length: ~35cm (opened)
- Strands per Bundle: ~400–500
- Buoyancy: Floating Line
- Suitable For: Ocean Boat Fishing, Reservoir, Pond
- Package Includes: 1 bag of UV Ice Wing Flasher Tinsel
- Made in Mainland China
Note: Please allow 1–3cm difference due to manual measurement. Colors may vary slightly from photos due to lighting and screen differences.
Learn More About Fly Tying
Want to sharpen your fly tying skills and fishing techniques? The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Fishing Resources offers excellent guidance on recreational fishing practices and conservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of fly patterns can I tie with this UV Ice Wing Flasher Tinsel?
A: This versatile tinsel is ideal for a wide range of fly patterns including streamers, wet flies, jig hooks, saltwater flies, bass flies, and assist hook rigs. Its UV-reactive flash makes it especially effective for baitfish imitations and attractor patterns.
Q: How many strands are included in one bag?
A: Each bundle contains approximately 400–500 strands, each measuring about 0.5mm wide and 35cm long when opened — providing ample material to tie many flies across multiple sessions.
Q: Is this tinsel suitable for saltwater fly fishing?
A: Yes! The polyethylene material is water-resistant and durable, making it suitable for both freshwater (reservoir, pond) and saltwater (ocean boat fishing) applications.
Q: Does the tinsel really react to UV light?
A: Yes, the UV Ice Wing Flasher Tinsel is specifically designed to react to ultraviolet light found naturally underwater, giving your flies an extra dimension of attraction that can trigger strikes from a wider variety of fish species.