Hareline Vinyl Rib The translucent, segmented body material for realistic nymph and wet fly patterns.
Hareline Vinyl Rib is an essential fly tying material prized by tiers for its versatility and realistic finish. This half-round, semi-translucent plastic ribbing is soft, flexible, and easy to work with, allowing you to create durable, beautifully segmented bodies on nymphs, wet flies, and streamers. Use it to wrap over a thread or dubbed underbody to achieve that perfect life-like segmentation and attractive gloss finish.
Key Features
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Translucent, Half-Round Material: Provides a realistic, glossy, and segmented look on fly bodies.
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Easy to Work With: Soft and flexible, making it simple to wrap and manipulate without cracking.
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Creates Durable Bodies: Adds an extra layer of protection and durability to your finished flies.
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Versatile Sizing: Available in three sizes—Midge, Nymph, and Medium—to suit a wide range of hook sizes.
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Great for Ribbing: Can be used to rib over dubbing or floss, preventing materials from matting down and adding definition.
Best For
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Tying segmented-body patterns like Crazy Charlies, Stoneflies, and numerous Nymph patterns
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Adding a durable rib to wet flies and streamers
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Fly tiers targeting trout, bonefish, and other freshwater and saltwater species