Wapsi Spanflex
Wapsi Spanflex is an extremely versatile synthetic fly tying material that can be used in countless ways. Thanks to its elasticity, durability and lifelike movement in the water, it is ideal for creating bodies, ribbing, legs, antennae and many other fly components. The fibres are approximately 15 cm (6") long, offering endless creative possibilities for fly tyers.
Technical Specifications
| Material | Elastic synthetic material |
| Type | Multi-purpose material for bodies, ribbing and legs |
| Fibre Length | Approximately 15 cm (6") |
| Properties | Highly elastic, flexible, durable, abrasion-resistant and naturally animated in the water |
| Applications | Bodies, ribbing, legs, antennae, streamers, nymphs, stoneflies, beetles and other realistic fly patterns |
| Manufacturer | Wapsi |
What is Wapsi Spanflex?
Wapsi Spanflex is one of those fly tying materials that belongs on every tying bench. Its highly elastic synthetic fibres can be used in countless ways—from colourful ribbing and segmented bodies to realistic legs, antennae and other animated fly components.
On larger flies, Spanflex makes excellent colourful ribbing, while on stonefly, beetle and terrestrial patterns it creates lifelike legs that move naturally with even the slightest current. This subtle movement often makes artificial flies far more convincing to fish.
Besides its outstanding action in the water, Spanflex is exceptionally durable and resistant to repeated strikes and sharp teeth, making it an excellent choice for both freshwater and predator fly patterns.
Key Features
- Extremely versatile fly tying material.
- Highly elastic and flexible.
- Creates lifelike movement in the water.
- Perfect for bodies, ribbing, legs and antennae.
- Very durable and abrasion-resistant.
- Ideal for realistic and highly effective fly patterns.
Ideal For
- Nymphs.
- Streamers.
- Stonefly patterns.
- Beetle and terrestrial patterns.
- Other realistic insect imitations.
- Predator flies with animated components.
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FLYFISHING.BG RECOMMENDSDon't limit Wapsi Spanflex to just one application. Use it as colourful ribbing on streamers, realistic legs for stonefly and beetle patterns, flexible antennae or even as a bright accent on nymph bodies. Its elasticity creates subtle natural movement that often triggers more strikes, while its exceptional durability ensures your flies will withstand many fish. |
