Krystal Tinsels for Fly Tying
Krystal tinsels like SemperFlash Krystal Pearl are standard in most fly tyers materials boxes. As usual with Semperfl i, we wanted to improve SemperFlash Krystal Pearl so spent lots of time looking at alternatives.
When Semperfl i manufactured these Krystal tinsels, they did market research and found that most tinsels were tied in Half, meaning lots of the tinsel in the centre was unuseable plus only Half of each hank could be used for larger predator flies. As a consequence, with SemperFlash Krystal Pearl you get 10inch / 25cm long hanks tied at the top rather than center tied tinsels, meaning that you can produce really long wings on flies for saltwater or large predators.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 10 inch / 25 cm |
| Strands per pack | 300 |
| Tying position | Top tied |
FAQ
How are the tinsels tied in SemperFlash Krystal Pearl?
The tinsels are tied at the top rather than in the center, allowing full use of each hank for longer fly wings.
What is the length of each hank?
Each hank is 10 inches (25 cm) long.
How many strands are included in one pack?
One pack contains 300 strands.
Jacob Black –
I’ve been using SemperFlash Krystal Pearl for several months now and it’s made a big difference in my predator fly tying. The top-tied design gives me longer wings without wasting material. Much better than the center-tied tinsels I used before.
Dan Coleman –
The tinsels are bright and consistent. I noticed less waste when tying large wings for saltwater flies. The length is exactly what I needed for my custom patterns.
Karen Bailey –
This product solved a real issue I had with previous tinsels. The full hank usage means I can build more realistic predator flies with better wing structure.