FishSkull Articulated Shank - 35mm 1 3/8" - 20 Shanks - Fly Tying
FishSkull Articulated Shank - 35mm 1 3/8" - 20 Shanks - Fly Tying, Description: The Articulated Shank' is a new fly tying material designed to simplify the tying of articulated flies. It can be used as a simple component in different styles of articulated flies such as single-hook and two-hook articulated streamers, poppers and sliders. It is also used for streamers that use a free-swinging stinger hook such as Intruder-style salmon and steelhead flies. Features: Easy-and-fast tying process. Increases tail action. Increases the overall fly length. Reduces the leverage a hooked fish typically Eliminates the need to 'sacrifice a hook' to make a shank. 3 Shank lengths (20mm, 35mm and 55mm). 20 Shanks per pack. Typically for streamer flies 3a ^2 (7.5cm) and longer. Wire diameter fits hook sizes starting from about #4 up to 3/0. Will fit the Fish-Skull' (SM, M and L sizes) and the Fish-Skull' Sculpin Helmet. The high strength, stainless spring steel shank can be used in saltwater.