UTC Mirage Tinsel
UTC Mirage Tinsel is a reflective fly-tying tinsel for adding a changing, iridescent visual effect to artificial flies. Its mirror-like surface reflects light differently as the angle changes, so the apparent colour shifts with the position of the fly and the observer. Use it as a visible flash element in a body, wing or other part of a pattern that benefits from reflective detail. This is a tinsel for appearance, not a weighting or reinforcement material.
Construction and use
Wind Mirage Tinsel over an even, prepared underbody so that its surface remains smooth and the reflective effect is easy to see. It is useful for body segmentation, bright accents and finishing patterns where a chameleon-like flash is wanted. Keep the material under consistent tension and place adjacent turns neatly rather than crossing them. Secure the final end with several firm thread wraps before trimming it close.
- Material type: Reflective fly-tying tinsel.
- Effect: Iridescent colour shift as the light angle changes.
- Uses: Flash, body accents and segmentation.
- Handling: Wind evenly and secure the cut end with thread.