Flat Lead and Sheets

Flat Lead and Sheets

FLAT LEAD STRIPS on a card, ideal for building up smooth profiled underbodies.
Ex Fine 2mm wide
Standard 3mm wide.
0.15mm deep

ADHESIVE LEAD FOIL. Very fine depth lead foil with an adhesive backing.
Cuts easily to form perfect underbodies.
5 x 10cm

Flat Lead Strips and Adhesive Sheets, also see lead wire.

Lead strips are a great way to add weight to your flies, making them sink faster and swim more realistically. They are also easy to use and come in a variety of widths and thicknesses, so you can choose the perfect one for your fly.

To use lead strips, start by cutting a piece of the desired length. Then, wrap it around the hook shank, starting at the eye and working your way down. As you wrap, make sure to press the lead strip firmly against the hook shank so that it doesn't unravel.

Once you have wrapped the lead strip all the way down to the bend of the hook, trim off any excess. Then, you can tie off the lead strip with thread and continue tying your fly as usual.

Here are some tips for fly tying with lead strips:

• Use a lead strip that is the same width as the hook shank. This will help to create a smooth, even body.
• If you are using a thick lead strip, you may need to wrap it multiple times to get the desired weight.
• Be sure to press the lead strip firmly against the hook shank as you wrap. This will help to prevent it from unraveling.
• Once you have tied off the lead strip, you can trim off any excess.

Lead strips are a versatile fly tying material that can be used to create a variety of flies. They are a great way to add weight to your flies, making them sink faster and swim more realistically.

Here are some examples of flies that can be tied with lead strips:

• Nymphs
• Streamers
• Wet flies
• Buoyant flies
• Egg patterns

Lead strips are a great way to add weight to your flies, making them sink faster and swim more realistically. They are also easy to use and come in a variety of widths and thicknesses, so you can choose the perfect one for your fly.

Video: Flat Lead for fly tying czech nymphs ( With Chris Mihulka)