UTC Vinyl D Rib - Midge

UTC Vinyl D Rib - Midge is a translucent vinyl rib with a D-shaped profile, intended primarily for segmenting fly bodies. Its rounded surface produces distinct ribs, while the flatter side helps the material sit securely along the body. The Midge size is intended for the smallest nymphs and midge patterns. It can be wound over an existing body as a rib or used to create a regular sequence of segments on nymph and streamer patterns. The material provides a clear structural division between sections without requiring a complicated body construction.

Construction and use

Guide the D Rib along the body and space the wraps evenly so the translucent profile separates each segment clearly. Keep the strip untwisted as you wind; twisting changes the visible width and can make the rib pattern irregular. On small hooks, use only the amount needed for the pattern and moderate the tension to keep the compact body from becoming overloaded. Secure the final turn neatly before trimming the excess.

• Profile: Translucent vinyl rib with a D-shaped cross-section.
• Midge size: Intended for the smallest nymphs and midge patterns.
• Main use: Ribbing and segmentation on nymph and streamer bodies.
• Handling: Keep the strip straight and make evenly spaced, untwisted wraps.