Ribbing

[Eddie O'Neill]

Folks,

I'm looking for some gold and silver ribbing. The spools I had were not marked so no idea of the manufacturer. Also the ribbing tended to flake when wound. It's for GRHE and ribs on wet flies. I've had a look at a few sites but can't seem to find what I'm after.

Hope this makes sense.

[denzil3009]

I always thought the GRHE used flat gold tinsel ? :/

[edd7]

Hi Eddie

I have had the same problem but scratch just gave me a good tip of using hackle pliers which i will now do , also i am going to buy some lagartun tinsel as this is supposed to be the best


Cheers
ED

[Chris Reeves]

Try using Gutterman "Sulky" tinsel, very stroing and lots of colours
Around £4 for 200 meters, from hobbycraft and haberdashers stores

Cheers

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by Eddie O'Neill

The spools I had were not marked.. so no idea of the manufacturer

Usually the case with cak, Eddie.

Not sure if yer on about wires and oval or what?

Most branded wires and tinsels are usually ok, but I've found Lagartun to be far and away the best oval. In Lagartun sizes you need 'fine' (read small) for 14,s and 12's, sometimes 10's, and 'small' (read medium) for 10's and 8's, sometimes 12's.

Standard wire - not much point searching for anything else other than UTC - loadsa colours, good quality, reasonably priced. You'll need small and 'brassy' (medium).

Never had much of a problem with any flat tinsels or holo.... only the red seems to flake off.

[dabhoy]

Originally Posted by denzil3009

I always thought the GRHE used flat gold tinsel ? :/

Some do use flat tinsel and other wire or oval tinsel.

[wobbly face]

If it's flat tinsel, I've got some Gordon Griffiiths Mylar tinsel. Gold one side, silver the other. Have had it years. I also use Uni Mylar, again gold one side, silver the other and this is thinner than the Griffiths.
For wire I'm using IMPEX 34 gauge beading wire and also have their 28 gauge pure copper coated wire. These I bought from a craft shop.

[Eddie O'Neill]

Originally Posted by Scratch

Usually the case with cak, Eddie.

Not sure if yer on about wires and oval or what?

Most branded wires and tinsels are usually ok, but I've found Lagartun to be far and away the best oval. In Lagartun sizes you need 'fine' (read small) for 14,s and 12's, sometimes 10's, and 'small' (read medium) for 10's and 8's, sometimes 12's.

Standard wire - not much point searching for anything else other than UTC - loadsa colours, good quality, reasonably priced. You'll need small and 'brassy' (medium).

Never had much of a problem with any flat tinsels or holo.... only the red seems to flake off.

Thanks Rob, I was on about Oval. I'll get some Lagartun ordered, seems to be the right choice.

---------- Post added at 08:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:06 PM ----------

Originally Posted by edd7

Hi Eddie

I have had the same problem but scratch just gave me a good tip of using hackle pliers which i will now do , also i am going to buy some lagartun tinsel as this is supposed to be the best


Cheers
ED

Cheers Ed, good tip.

Thanks for the replies guys.

[gaz19]

Was down at my local tackle shop tonight (Flybox, Ballynahinch) and Davie had just got an order in from Orvis and he got in UTC extra small wire in gold and silver great for small flies 18-22 Davie informed me you can only get this stuff in USA, so if anyone is wanting any give me or Davie a shout

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by gaz19

Was down at my local tackle shop tonight (Flybox, Ballynahinch) and Davie had just got an order in from Orvis......

Davie informed me you can only get this stuff in USA, so if anyone is wanting any give me or Davie a shout