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Flash/Tinsel

Flash and tinsel are two types of synthetic materials used in fly tying to create shiny and reflective elements that imitate the appearance of fish scales and other natural prey.

Flash materials are thin, shiny synthetic fibers that come in a variety of colors and textures. They are often used to create the tails, wings, and bodies of flies, as well as to add accent and flash to other materials like chenille and dubbing. Flash materials can be tied in as strands or used in small clumps to create a more realistic appearance.

Tinsel, on the other hand, is a thin, metallic material that comes in a variety of colors and widths. It is often used to create ribbing on the bodies of flies, as well as to add flash and sparkle to wing cases and other elements. Tinsel can be tied in as a single strand or wrapped around the hook shank to create a more textured appearance.

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Angel Hair
Larva Lace
Angel Hair

$3.75

Flashabou
Hedron Inc.
Flashabou

$6.50

Flashabou Lateral Scale
Hedron Inc.
Flashabou Lateral Scale

$7.50

Flashabou Mirage
Hedron Inc.
Flashabou Mirage

$7.50

Flashabou Speckled
Hedron Inc.
Flashabou Speckled

$6.50

Holographic Flashabou
Hedron Inc.
Holographic Flashabou

$7.50

Krystal Flash
Hareline
Krystal Flash

$5.25

MFC
Montana Fly Company
MFC "Kreelex" Fish Flash

From $8.00

Midge Krystal Flash
Wapsi
Midge Krystal Flash

From $5.25

Mirage Flashabou Blend
Hedron Inc.
Mirage Flashabou Blend

$7.75

Mirage Tinsel
Ultra Thread Company
Mirage Tinsel

$2.50

Polar Flash
Hareline
Polar Flash

$6.50