Straggle Legs – Semperfli
Straggle Legs are perfect for legs and hackles, creates legs when fly tying better than any synthetic material on the market. Straggle Legs has an ultra fine core twin core fritz with 16mm crinkled strands that are spread sparsely so they do not overlap.
Straggle Legs is available in lots of colors to match legs on insects and invertebrates and mixed in fluorescent dyed versions as attractor colors. However as a fritz Straggle Legs is far more versatile than its name, use it for hackles on wet flies, palmered on bodies to give a mobile effect like fine marabou strands emerging from the body of your fly.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core Type | Twin core fritz |
| Strand Length | 16mm |
| Strand Distribution | Sparsely spread, non-overlapping |
| Available Colors | Multiple colors, including fluorescent dyed versions |
| Primary Use | Legs and hackles; palmered on fly bodies for mobile effect |
FAQ
How does Straggle Legs compare to Straggle String?
Straggle Legs features a twin core fritz with crinkled strands, offering a natural leg texture and mobile effect when used on fly bodies. Straggle String is a micro-straggle chenille with a micro core and is available in a wide range of colors. The two materials serve different purposes—Straggle Legs excels in leg and hackle applications, while Straggle String is better suited for fine, soft textures in body or hackle work.
Can Straggle Legs be used for wet fly hackles?
Yes, Straggle Legs is ideal for hackles on wet flies due to its fine, natural texture and movement when palmered.
Are fluorescent colors available for Straggle Legs?
Yes, fluorescent dyed versions are available to act as attractor colors when tying flies.
Fiona Poole –
Used Straggle Legs on a series of wet flies and noticed the natural movement when the fly was in the water. The legs look authentic and hold well during casting. The color options match the insects perfectly, especially the fluorescent versions which stand out in the water.
Caroline Wilson –
Great material for creating realistic legs on dry flies. The crinkled strands don’t overlap and give a soft, natural look. I used it on a few hackles and the movement when the fly is in the water is very convincing.
Amanda Lyman –
The texture is excellent and the fine core provides a good balance between strength and flexibility. A bit more variation in color would be nice, but overall it’s a solid choice for realistic fly tying.