TIEMCO Nano Silk: Ultra-Strong Fly Tying Silk for Large to Medium Flies

Meet TIEMCO Nano Silk

TIEMCO Nano Silk is a remarkable fly-tying silk crafted from Gel Spun Yarn, delivering exceptional strength for its fine diameter. The 3/0 yarn is designed for predator and sea patterns, offering a breaking strain well above 7 kg (about 15 lbs). This combination of a slim profile and high tensile strength helps you create durable heads and secure wraps without adding unnecessary bulk. It’s easily dyeable with permanent markers, giving you the freedom to customize shading and contrast where your pattern needs it most. Favored by professional tyers, Nano Silk balances reliability with versatility across a wide range of flies.

Length, strength, and tailoring options

Each spool provides a generous 100 meters, letting you work on multiple patterns or tackle long tying sessions without constant re-spooling. The Silk’s Gel Spun construction contributes to its impressive strength-to-diameter ratio, letting you pull wraps tight while preserving a clean, crisp finish. You can also split Nano Silk for dubbing twists, opening up creative possibilities for dubbing loops and texture in your patterns.

Variants for different fly sizes

For smaller patterns, Nano Silk Ultra (18/0, 30D) and Nano Silk Pro (24/0, 20D) offer immense strength in finer gauges, helping you tie micro to medium flies with dependable performance. This versatility means you can match the thread to the fly size and desired look without changing your approach or losing control at the vise.

Why anglers might choose Nano Silk

Benefits you may notice when using Nano Silk include easier handling, stronger wraps at small diameters, and the option to dye for high-visibility or tailored color accents. While results depend on technique and pattern, the material is designed to support durable, repeatable results across a variety of tying projects.

• 100 meters
• Gel Spun Yarn construction for strong, thin threads
• 3/0 yarn size ideal for large predator and sea patterns
• Breaking strain > 7 kg (≈15 lbs)
• Extremely dye-friendly with permanent markers
• Can be split for easy dubbing twists
• Nano Silk Ultra (18/0, 30D) and Nano Silk Pro (24/0, 20D) for smaller flies

• Great for micro to medium flies
• Helps maintain clean wraps with high strength
• Feels supple but grips well on hooks
• Durable under tension without excessive bulk