UTC Ultra Wire is a versatile, non-tarnishing copper-based fly tying wire used for ribbing, adding weight, creating flash, and building full wire bodies on a wide range of fly patterns. Whether you are tying tiny midges, classic Brassies, trout nymphs, stoneflies, San Juan worms, or large streamers, Ultra Wire gives fly tyers clean wraps, durable segmentation, and reliable color that holds up over time.
This fly tying wire is easy to control at the vise and comes in multiple sizes, making it simple to match the wire diameter to your hook size and pattern style. Use it as a fine rib over dubbing, wrap it as a full body for extra weight and shine, or twist two colors together to create bold segmented effects on attractor nymphs and wire-bodied flies.
UTC Ultra Wire is one of the most useful materials on any fly tying bench because it adds durability, weight, color, and flash without complicating the pattern. It is strong enough to reinforce delicate bodies, smooth enough to wrap cleanly, and versatile enough for everything from size 20 midges to large stonefly nymphs and streamers. For fly tyers who want a dependable ribbing wire that can also build full bodies, Ultra Wire is a go-to choice.
UTC Ultra Wire is ideal for tying:
X-Small (0.0040") - Best for size 20 and smaller flies, tiny midges, small emergers, and delicate ribbing.
Small (0.0063") - A versatile all-purpose size for standard nymphs, dry flies, smaller wire bodies, and patterns like San Juan worms.
Brassie (0.0080") - deal for wire-bodied flies in sizes 18–22 and ribbing on common trout-sized nymph patterns.
Medium (0.0126") - Great for size 8–12 nymphs, larger trout flies, stonefly nymphs, and full wire bodies that need more weight and visibility.
Large (0.0180") - Best for big streamers, large stonefly nymphs, heavy wire bodies, and patterns that benefit from extra weight and durability.
Non-Tarnishing Copper-Based Wire - Designed to maintain its finish and color while adding durability, segmentation, and subtle flash to fly patterns.
Excellent for Ribbing - Reinforces dubbing, peacock herl, quill bodies, and other delicate materials so flies last longer after repeated fish catches.
Adds Weight & Sink Rate - Larger sizes can help add weight to nymphs, stoneflies, streamers, and subsurface patterns.
Great for Full Wire Bodies - Perfect for Brassies, midges, San Juan worms, perdigons, Czech-style nymphs, and other slim wire-bodied flies.
Multiple Sizes for Precise Tying - Available in several wire diameters so tyers can match the wire to small dries, trout nymphs, stoneflies, or large streamers.
