Articulated shanks: From across the pond

[VERN-O]

I've been tring out a new product for the Flymen Fishing Company lately....here is a little taste of the articulated shank

[paddy5]

I like them Vern-o especially the olive one ,is the copper head removable? it would be great to see some undressed hooks . does the system create movement ? PJ.

[VERN-O]

the fish skull is not intended to be removable, though it could if you wanted it to be.

The olive one is tyed on a single shank with the intent of tying a monofilament loop with a trailer hook

the bottom fly (with the upright feather wing) has a hook looped into the rear return loop of the shank, thus giving it a swimming motion

here is the packaging....they come in 3 sizes

[spidersplus]

Coming very soon to THIS side of the pond!

Flytying Boutique - for unusual and interesting materials

Flytying Boutique - for unusual and interesting materials

Flytying Boutique - for unusual and interesting materials

Kind regards

[paddy5]

Thanks Vern they look made for nocturnal sea trout flies . Phil I will keep an eye out for them . PJ

[ACW]

Very like the original single wire waddington shanks!

[flytier07]

They look very interesting. Will look forward to seeing them when Phil Holding gets them in stcok.

[spidersplus]

The shipment from the USA reached the UK on Monday - just waiting for it to clear customs!

Kind regards

[spidersplus]

Just a quick note to advise that the shipment finally cleared customs - now available here in the UK:

Flytying Boutique - for unusual and interesting materials

Flytying Boutique - for unusual and interesting materials

Kind regards

[derek365]

Sorry for been a spoil-sport guys. It's a nice idea but isn't there an issue with severe damage to fishes mouth through the articulation? Similar to multiple beaded flies from a few years back.

Standing waiting to be corrected(hopefully)

Cheers Derek