Hedron Flashabou Original
Hedron Flashabou Original is one of the most recognised and widely used flash materials in modern fly tying. Its thin, highly reflective fibres create brilliant flashes of light that imitate the shimmer of fish scales, making streamers, saltwater flies and predator patterns significantly more attractive.
Technical Specifications
| Material | Synthetic flash fibres |
| Type | Flashabou Original, approximately 1700 strands, 1/69" wide by 10" long |
| Properties | Intense flash effect, highly reflective, lightweight, does not absorb water |
| Applications | Streamers, saltwater flies, baitfish patterns, wings, tails and flash accents |
| Manufacturer | Hedron |
What is Hedron Flashabou Original?
Flashabou Original is the classic material that established the reputation of the Flashabou brand and has been trusted by fly tyers around the world for decades. It is made from thin synthetic fibres with exceptional reflectivity, producing bright flashes with even the slightest movement of the fly.
The material absorbs virtually no water, remains lightweight and preserves the natural movement of the fly. It can be used on its own or blended with Angel Hair, synthetic hair or natural materials to create highly realistic streamers and baitfish imitations.
Key Features
- The original Flashabou material from Hedron.
- Bright, highly reflective flash effect.
- Creates realistic scale-like reflections.
- Lightweight and virtually non-absorbent.
- Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater fly patterns.
- Blends perfectly with natural and synthetic fly tying materials.
Ideal For
- Streamers.
- Baitfish imitations.
- Saltwater flies.
- Wings.
- Tails.
- Bright flash accents.
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FLYFISHING.BG RECOMMENDSHedron Flashabou Original is the perfect choice whenever you want your fly to stand out in the water. Adding just a few strands to the wing or tail of a streamer creates strong reflective highlights while preserving the fly's natural movement and profile. |