Uses
Patterns and Tying Techniques - UTC Ultra Wire can be used to rib fragile materials on nymphs like in the Pheasant tail Nymph. It can be used to create bodies on nymphs like in the Copper John Nymph. It can also be used on streamers like Zonker patterns to tie down wings.
Comparisons
UTC Ultra Wire vs Danville Fine Wire- UTC wire comes in four different sizes and a rainbow of colors. Danville Fine Wire is smaller than the X-Small UTC Wire but only comes in one size and two colors, silver and gold.
Example Flies
Streamers - UTC Ultra Wire is great for ribbing streamers like Wooly Buggers and tying down wings on Zonkers. It is the perfect wire to rib nymphs like the Gold Ribbed Hares Ear and the Pheasant Tail Nymph. You can use the small and extra small wire on dry flies like the Stimulator and Elk Hair Caddis.
Pack Size and Physical Description
Approximate Dimensions - UTC Ultra Wire comes on a standard size tying spool. It is available in brassie, medium, small and extra small. The brassie size is the largest offered.
Pack Size - One spool
**These sizes may vary based on manufacturer packaging**
UTC Ultra Wire should be on every tyers desk. It can be used for an incredible number of fly patterns from nymphs to streamers to dry flies. It is one of the most versatile and useful materials a tyer can have. With a ton of different colors and four different sizes, there is a UTC Wire that is perfect for your tying needs. Use to add weight, durability, and contrast to your flies.
Patterns and Tying Techniques - UTC Ultra Wire can be used to rib fragile materials on nymphs like in the Pheasant tail Nymph. It can be used to create bodies on nymphs like in the Copper John Nymph. It can also be used on streamers like Zonker patterns to tie down wings.
UTC Ultra Wire vs Danville Fine Wire - UTC wire comes in four different sizes and a rainbow of colors. Danville Fine Wire is smaller than the X-Small UTC Wire but only comes in one size and two colors, silver and gold.
Streamers - UTC Ultra Wire is great for ribbing streamers like Wooly Buggers and tying down wings on Zonkers. It is the perfect wire to rib nymphs like the Gold Ribbed Hares Ear and the Pheasant Tail Nymph. You can use the small and extra small wire on dry flies like the Stimulator and Elk Hair Caddis.
Approximate Dimensions - UTC Ultra Wire comes on a standard size tying spool. It is available in brassie, medium, small and extra small. The brassie size is the largest offered.
Pack Size - One spool.
**These sizes and dimensions may vary based on manufacturer changes**