Wapsi Thin Skin
Wapsi Thin Skin is a premium transparent vinyl sheet designed for creating realistic shellbacks, wing cases, segmented bodies and other lifelike details on artificial flies. With a thickness of just 0.1 mm, the material combines exceptional elasticity with excellent durability. It features a matte finish on one side and a glossy finish on the other, allowing fly tyers to create different visual effects depending on the pattern. Its versatility makes it an outstanding choice for both freshwater and saltwater fly tying.
Technical Specifications
| Material | Transparent vinyl film |
| Type | Shellback and segmented body material |
| Thickness | 0.1 mm |
| Sheet Size | 5 × 18 cm |
| Properties | Stretchable, transparent, matte and glossy sides, paper backing for easy cutting, conforms perfectly to the fly body |
| Applications | Nymph wing cases, Gammarus shellbacks, segmented bodies, shrimp, crab, nymphs, streamers and saltwater flies |
| Manufacturer | Wapsi |
What is Wapsi Thin Skin?
Wapsi Thin Skin is one of the most widely used materials for creating realistic shellbacks and segmented bodies on artificial flies. The ultra-thin vinyl film is flexible enough to wrap smoothly around the body while remaining durable enough to withstand repeated casting and fish strikes.
The material is supplied on a paper backing, allowing clean and precise cutting into strips of any desired width. Once the backing is removed, the transparent film ties down easily and stretches or compresses under thread or wire, producing well-defined, natural-looking segmentation.
Wapsi Thin Skin is suitable for an enormous range of fly patterns, from classic nymphs and Gammarus imitations to modern shrimp, crab, streamer and saltwater flies. Its realistic appearance and ease of use have made it a favourite among fly tyers worldwide.
Key Features
- Ultra-thin transparent vinyl film with a thickness of 0.1 mm.
- Highly elastic and easy to work with.
- Matte finish on one side and glossy finish on the other.
- Stretches and compresses without tearing.
- Paper backing allows accurate and effortless cutting.
- Ideal for a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater fly patterns.
Ideal For
- Nymph wing cases.
- Gammarus shellbacks.
- Segmented bodies.
- Shrimp patterns.
- Crab patterns.
- Nymphs, streamers and saltwater flies.
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FLYFISHING.BG RECOMMENDSCut your strips while Wapsi Thin Skin is still attached to its paper backing for perfectly straight, consistent widths. After tying it in place, add fine ribbing and finish with a thin coat of UV resin or clear varnish. This enhances durability while emphasizing the material's transparency and creating a beautiful three-dimensional effect. |
