Uni French Oval SM (0.5 mm)
Uni French Oval SM (0.5 mm) is a fine oval metallic tinsel for smaller flies. Its embossed profile produces a distinct rib without the visual weight of a broad strip, while the varnished surface is intended to retain its colour and shine rather than tarnish quickly. Use it to build a slim body or to mark segmentation where accurate proportions matter. It suits small and medium patterns, including practical flies such as Mallard and Red and Brown Bomber, and selected details on full dressed designs such as Green Highlander. The SM size is easier to scale to a smaller hook without covering adjacent materials or making the body look heavy. Keep the wrap under even tension with modest overlap; secure the finishing thread wraps before cutting the tinsel so the end cannot spring loose.
Construction and use
The oval profile behaves as a narrow, defined rib instead of a flat strip. Its smaller scale helps preserve a light body profile while keeping the segmentation visible.
- Type: Uni French oval metallic tinsel.
- Size: SM (0.5 mm).
- Applications: bodies and ribs on small and medium flies.
- Finish: embossed profile with a varnished surface.