Ultra-slim stainless steel Needle Tubes were introduced in 2008 by Grays of Kilsyth in Scotland. Originally devised as a slim lure for late-night sea trout fishing, they have since proven extremely effective for Atlantic salmon and steelhead, too. A great benefit of the Needle Tubes is that they require no body dressing, making their tying much simpler, as shown here. Needle Tube Flies, adapted initially for Atlantic salmon, Pacific salmon, steelhead, and sea trout, are now regularly bringing grayling, carp, brown trout, and panfish to hand. Photo credit . . .
Needle Tube Flies Open New Possibilities for Guides, Fly Tiers, and Fly Shops
When you look for needle metal tubes for fly tying, you often find old guides about cutting your own tubes. This process takes a lot of time and needs special tools. Some people recommend do-it-yourself tricks, but there is not much proof that these work well. The best option is to buy HMH metal tubes that are already cut to size. HMH tubes include liners and junction tubing, and the whole system is also affordable.
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The illustration of male coho salmon in spawning colors is created by the award-winning watercolorist, Thom Glace.
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Search advice: Stick with HMH
Searching for metal tubes for fly tying often leads to outdated resources on cutting your own tubes—a labor-intensive process that requires specialized tools. While some suggest DIY hacks, there is little evidence supporting their effectiveness or value. The most reliable approach is to purchase HMH metal tubes in precut lengths. HMH metal tubes come with liners and junction tubing, and perhaps most remarkably, the entire system is affordable.Demand for needle tube flies is strong, and if you tie your own flies, stocking up now is worth considering.Will striper bass anglers along the Atlantic coastline from Nova Scotia to the Chesapeake Bay get on board?
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