Circle B Tackle Hedron Flashabou Original: Fly Tying Material & Metallic Tinsel Flash Skirt (Purple)

Premium Flashabou for Fly Tying and Lure Making

Hedron Flashabou Original brings a vibrant, reflective accent to your fishing patterns. With approximately 1700 strands per package and a 1/69\" wide by 10\" long profile, this material offers a compact, durable option that moves with water currents and light.

Designed for versatility, it shines in both fly tying and offshore lure work. The original metallic tinsel flash is soft, light, and able to reflect sunlight in a lifelike way, helping your patterns attract attention from trout, salmon, steelhead, and many saltwater species. The Flashabou skirt variant provides translucent shine that adds depth and realism to trolling lures, giving patterns a sense of motion and realism. Its durability translates to longer use per lure, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

Key benefits

• Contains approximately 1700 strands
• 1/69" wide by 10" long
• Superior durability with top-grade material, stable and shiny even in harsh conditions
• Flashabou skirting material delivers life-like translucent shine for offshore trolling lures
• Original metallic tinsel flash for fly tying and lure making, with brilliant reflective properties and lifelike water movement
• Maintains a unique reflective and glittering underwater sparkle with a scale-like shimmer

Why anglers reach for Flashabou

Flashabou is the original metallic tinsel flash, crafted from soft Mylar strands. It reflects bright light and moves with water, creating a lifelike shimmer that many anglers associate with prey signals. The skirting variant enhances offshore trolling lures with translucent shine and depth, providing a three-dimensional look. The durability of the material helps maintain color and sparkle across sessions.

• Original metallic tinsel flash suited for fly tying, jigs, bucktails, spinners, and saltwater flies
• Soft Mylar strands provide brilliant light reflection and lifelike water movement
• Long-lasting color and sparkle compared to traditional skirts, with durable performance in harsh conditions

How to use

Whether you’re wrapping a fly or skirting a lure, position the Flashabou so that the strands flare with swimming action. Pair purple with complementary hues to maximize visibility in stained water, or mix with other colors for a natural look. A little goes a long way—handle gently to preserve the reflective finish.