Round Pearl Braid Pack – Fly Tying Material
Steve Kerr The Round Pearl Braid Pack is a popular fly tying material used to add flash, texture, and segmentation to various fly patterns. Here’s what you should know:
Features & Uses:
– Material: Typically made from synthetic fibers (polyester or similar) with a pearlized or iridescent finish.
– Structure: A round, hollow braid that can be flattened or compressed when wrapped.
– Common Applications:
– Bodies of nymphs, streamers, and wet flies (e.g., Pheasant Tail Nymphs, Midges, Scuds).
– Ribbing for added segmentation.
– Flash accents in steelhead flies, saltwater patterns, or attractor dries.
– Colors: Available in pearl, silver, gold, and UV-reactive hues.
How to Use:
1. Ribbing: Wrap it over dubbed bodies to create segmented effects.
2. Body Material: Tie in and wrap to form a smooth, shiny body (can be coated with UV resin for durability).
3. Flash Enhancement: Use small sections as flash accents in wing cases or tails.
Popular Fly Patterns:
– Zebra Midge (pearl ribbing)
– Hares Ear Nymph (as a flashback)
– Beadhead Prince Nymph (alternative to wire ribbing)
Where to Buy:
– Fly Tying Brands: Wapsi, UTC, Orvis, Hareline Dubbin.
– Online Retailers: Amazon, J. Stockard, Fly Tyer’s Dungeon.
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