Hends Tinsels and Wires

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Hends tinsels and wires are durable, shiny materials for building and reinforcing fly bodies, ribbing and segmentation. Perfect for nymphs, dry flies, wet flies and streamers.

Hends Tinsels and Wires – shine, durability and strong fly construction

Hends tinsels and wires are essential materials for fly tiers who want to add flash, durability and high-quality finishing to the body or abdomen of a fly. Thanks to their excellent strength, consistent diameter and attractive appearance, these materials work perfectly in both delicate nymphs and larger, more expressive streamer patterns.

Why choose Hends tinsels and wires?

  • High abrasion resistance – ideal for reinforcing dubbing, feathers and synthetic materials.
  • Easy to work with – smooth winding even on small hooks.
  • Wide range of colors – from natural shades to bright, attention-grabbing options.
  • Versatile applications – ribbing, segmentation, building shiny bodies and enhancing visibility.
  • Strengthening the fly’s structure – wires significantly increase durability.

How to use Hends tinsels and wires in fly tying?

Thin wires are perfect for classic nymph ribbing and securing the body material, creating durable and aesthetically segmented profiles. Wider tinsels add strong flash to streamers, lake flies and attractor patterns. Both materials work extremely well together when building nymph bodies, thoraxes and perdigon-style flies.

Among the most popular materials in this category, we especially recommend the bestseller Hends Color Wire 0.14 mm. This thin, durable wire is ideal for ribbing nymphs, strengthening bodies and creating clean, segmented fly profiles.

FAQ – Hends tinsels and wires

Which wire should I choose for nymphs?
Thin wires in gold, copper or silver are the most universal for ribbing and reinforcing thoraxes and bodies.

Are Hends tinsels suitable for streamers?
Yes. Wider tinsels provide excellent flash and contrast, making streamers more visible and attractive in various water conditions.

Is Hends wire easy to wrap?
Yes. It is flexible enough for smooth winding, yet strong enough to hold materials securely and increase durability.

What are tinsels best used for?
Tinsels are perfect for wet flies, shiny bodies, lake patterns, perdigons and for adding flash to streamer wings and tails.

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