Veevus French Tinsel is a high-strength oval fly tying tinsel designed for clean, durable ribbing, bright metallic tags, and classic wrapped bodies. Built with a strong core and rounded oval profile, this tinsel can be wound tightly around the hook shank without opening up, fraying, or losing its shape.
Available in classic metallic colors like gold, silver, and copper, Veevus French Tinsel is a dependable material for traditional wet flies, nymphs, emergers, salmon flies, steelhead patterns, and streamer bodies. Its reflective finish adds flash and segmentation while the oval shape helps grip the underbody for a clean, secure wrap.
Veevus French Tinsel gives fly tyers the classic look of oval tinsel with better strength and control at the vise. It wraps smoothly, holds its shape under tension, and creates sharp, durable segmentation on both modern and traditional patterns. We especially like it for ribbing soft hackles, finishing salmon fly tags, and building bright bodies on classic trout streamers.
Veevus French Tinsel is ideal for tying:
Extra Small - Best for small nymphs, wet flies, emergers, and subtle ribbing.
Small - A versatile size for trout flies, soft hackles, smaller streamers, and classic wet fly ribs.
Medium - Great for larger nymphs, steelhead patterns, salmon flies, streamer ribs, and visible body segmentation.
Large - Best for larger streamers, bold salmon fly tags, full tinsel bodies, and patterns needing stronger metallic presence.
Start with a smooth thread or floss underbody before wrapping Veevus French Tinsel. A clean base helps the tinsel lay evenly and keeps the finished body bright, smooth, and professional-looking.
Use steady tension as you wrap to maintain consistent spacing and segmentation. The oval profile grips well and can be pulled snug without easily opening up or fraying.
For ribbing, wrap evenly forward over the body and secure with tight thread wraps. For full bodies, use touching turns over a smooth underbody to create a polished metallic finish, then add a light coat of head cement or thin UV resin for extra durability.
