Need to tie some SW flies and am in dire need of help regarding hooks and materials.

First pic I'd like to know what hook and in what size to order. Hook length is +/- 26mm and gape is +/- 9mm . Hook also needs to be stainless.

Next picture, I need the pink material. Any ideas as to what it is ?

Next picture. Need the body material. Any ideas as to what it is ?

Also what size dumb bells to order for the above

Sorry about the quality of the pics. Any help much appreciated. Regards, Tim

With the risk of opening up a can of worms - why specifically stainless steel?

Hook - size 4 O'Shuanessy bend, various makes. Mustad 34007 or equivilent.
Pic 2 - Calf tail
Pic 3 - mono over flat tinsel or mylar

The eyes on pic 2 and 3 are just standard beadchain.

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I've never tied any SW flies and thought that stainless was the way to go. Perhaps I'm way off mark

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Many thanks MJB. Any forum trade members on here who are likely to have those hooks and materials in stock ?

They are corrosion proof yes, there are other options though like Carbon. One might be better with a break off as it will rust out of the fishes mouth pretty quickly. I'm no scientist though and havent done any sort of detailed research. But there are other options for SW Flies.

Had totally overlooked that. Good call FryFly

Give me a shout via pm or have a look at the site and send me a quick enquiry with your number and i will talk it through with you.

AT Toby

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Thanks Toby. PM sent

Toby I'll make it right :-)

Don't suppose Toby has any more of those amazing fantastic long bucktails, that I could bribe off of him with beer and friendship - and money of course - Sorry to thread jack

Toby, sell british

If you have any white/olive/yellow/orange and I'll buy you 2 beers

K

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Falsecast

The 2nd and 3rd fy are really bonefish flies, is that what you are tying for?

Nemo