I recently viewed a video by Chris Helm where he used TINSEL BRAID as a body wrapping for a Muddler. My question is where can I buy it ? My catalogs don't list it.
Tinsel braid
I recently viewed a video by Chris Helm where he used TINSEL BRAID as a body wrapping for a Muddler. My question is where can I buy it ? My catalogs don't list it.
May be listed as flat braid (Hareline) or, mini flat braid (Lagartun).
Haven't seen the video, so I'm guessing. The mini is used on John Barrs Slumpbuster. Similar body.
I use metalic needlepoint yarn from Hobby lobby. It tends to fray so i coat it with Sallly Hansens before adding the wing.
I use metallic needlepoint yarn from craft store - comes in gold, silver, pearl. Brand I have is Rainbow Gallery Plastic Canvas 10.
Regards,
Scott
Can be ordered directly from Chris. Go to his website at www.whitetailflytieing.com/ and check page 47 of his online catalog. There are two types:
SOLID DIAMOND TINSEL BRAID ? For bodies on streamers, bonefish patterns, etc. Colors: silver, gold, bronze,
purple, copper, Kelly green, lime green, red, pink, multi, color pearlescent, royal blue, and black. Per spool $1.25
FLAT TINSEL BRAID Same as above but flat. Works great on bodies wrapped with lead. Covers those lumps and
bumps and fills in voids with ease. Wide 3/32?. Medium 1/16? Specify color and size. Colors: silver, gold. Per 3 yard
spool $1.00
Joe
Joe Valencic
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Rod Builder in Chains
Sorry for the hijack but if y'all haven't tried the Lagartun Mini Flat Braid in pearl for Flashback nymphs you should; you will be delightfully pleased with the results, ease of use and durability.
Bills Body Braid will work for ya!
http://www.bearsden.com/product5272.html
Last edited by Normand; 03-24-2008 at 11:49 AM.
Krenick at "Needlework" shops has a "Lot" of different Metallic Braids in all colors and several sizes, even a "Glow in the Dark" one!
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