UNI-Mylar Tinsel is a flexible, synthetic polyester fly tying tinsel designed to add clean flash, segmentation, and durability to a wide range of fly patterns. Unlike traditional metal tinsel, this mylar-style flat tinsel will not tarnish, making it a dependable choice for tying bright, reflective bodies on streamers, baitfish patterns, nymphs, wet flies, steelhead flies, and classic trout patterns.
Its flat profile wraps smoothly along the hook shank to create sleek, shiny bodies with minimal bulk. Use it as a full body material, a flash rib over dubbing or floss, a bright tag on salmon and steelhead flies, or a flashback wing case on nymphs. Many UNI-Mylar options are reversible, giving tyers two color choices in one strand for added versatility at the vise.
UNI-Mylar Tinsel is one of those simple materials that can completely change the look of a fly. It adds strong reflective flash without adding much weight or bulk, making it useful for both classic and modern patterns. We especially like it for shiny streamer bodies, Perdigon-style flies, nymph flashbacks, and traditional wet flies where a clean, durable, eye-catching finish matters.
UNI-Mylar Tinsel is ideal for tying:
For the smoothest body, start with an even thread foundation before wrapping the tinsel. Keep light, steady tension as you wrap, using touching or slightly overlapping turns to avoid gaps. Because mylar can be slick, secure the tie-in point with firm thread wraps and a small drop of head cement or super glue when extra durability is needed.
For Perdigons, flashback nymphs, and streamer bodies, finish with a clear UV resin or head cement coating to protect the reflective surface and increase durability.
