Alec Jackson Silk Floss
Alec Jackson Silk Floss is a high-quality silk body material intended especially for classic salmon flies. Its floss construction is suited to building neat, clearly defined sections where the body or an accent should have an orderly visible surface. It belongs naturally in traditional salmon patterns, while also fitting modern interpretations that retain a clean, classic profile. Use it directly on the prepared body, or separate the material first when a finer layer is required. The main advantage at the vise is control: the material can be arranged deliberately to form tidy bodies, tags, ribs or other prominent sections of a fly. Keep steady tension while tying and place adjacent wraps closely together. This helps avoid gaps and keeps the finished section even rather than allowing the material to bunch or cross.
Construction and use
Silk floss is designed for controlled construction of visible fly sections. Its role is primarily traditional and precise, making it especially appropriate when a salmon fly calls for a clean, regular finish and carefully arranged colour blocks.
- Type: silk floss for fly tying
- Best suited to: classic salmon flies
- Useful for: bodies, tags and colour accents
- Handling tip: maintain steady tension and close, even wraps