Hends Body Glass Round 1.2mm Beige

Hends Body Glass Round 1.2mm Beige is a versatile, durable, and translucent material used in fly tying to create realistic, segmented bodies on various aquatic insect patterns.

Use in Fly Tying

• Segmented Bodies: The primary use is wrapping it around the hook shank to form a ribbed, segmented abdomen, accurately mimicking natural insect anatomy.
• Fly Types:
  • Nymphs: Excellent for creating the bodies of larger mayfly and stonefly nymphs.
  • Chironomids (Midges): Ideal for robust midge larva and pupa patterns.
  • Caddis: Used to form the bodies of caddis larvae and some larger dry flies.
  • Small Streamers: Can be used for the bodies of smaller baitfish or other aquatic creature imitations.

Benefits

• Realism: Its translucent quality allows light to pass through, creating a lifelike, “glassy” appearance when wrapped over a contrasting underbody of thread or tinsel.
• Durability: The material is elastic and tough, adding significant durability to the fly, helping it withstand many strikes.
• Aesthetics: The beige colour provides a natural base tone, which can be enhanced with different coloured underbodies to create a wide range of custom shades and effects.
• Versatility: The 1.2mm size is a good general-purpose diameter for a range of patterns, making it a staple material in many fly tiers’ kits.
• Ease of Use: It is a simple material to work with, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced tiers to achieve professional-looking results.

Catch Me If You Can Fly Fishing t/a CMF Fly is the distributor of Hends Products in South Africa here is a link to Hends https://www.hendsproducts.cz/en/

Have a look at the Hends Hooks https://www.cmffly.co.za/fly-tying-hooks/