FFGene Silicone Tubes Small (1x3)

FFGene Silicone Tubes Small (1x3) is a small hollow silicone tube in the nominal 1x3 family, intended for fly bodies, segmentation and ribbing. It can be stretched along the hook shank as a continuous covering or wound with spaces to create clear ribs. The family is offered in different colour variants, so choose the shade to suit the body construction and the underbody.

Construction and use

Moderate tension helps keep the tube even while tying and avoids flattening it more than necessary. Cut the required length, secure one end at the rear of the body and wind it towards the front, controlling the overlap from turn to turn. Touching turns create a complete tubular body; spaced turns create ribbing. Finish with several firm thread wraps and trim the excess behind the head.

• Form: an elastic hollow tube.
• Family size: nominal 1x3, as stated in the commercial name.
• Preparation: cut the required length and wind it directly around the body.
• Uses: bodies, segmentation and ribbing where a tubular construction is required.