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Hareline Double Barred Heavy Duty Silicone Legs deliver bold, grizzly-style barring on a thicker, more durable silicone tab built for abuse. The double-bar pattern adds depth and mottling that reads as legs, antennae, or claws in dirty or clear water, while the heavy-duty gauge resists tearing at the tie-in and stands up to toothy fish, heavy cover, and repeated casting. Colors remain crisp when wet, and the tabs separate cleanly into even strands for quick, consistent ties.
These legs excel on larger freshwater and saltwater patterns—think bass bugs, stonefly nymphs, craw imitations, redfish crabs, and shrimp. The added stiffness gives shape memory so legs kick and flare without collapsing, yet they still pulse and breathe when stripped or dead-drifted. If you like the look of barred legs but want something that lasts longer than standard silicone, this Hareline option hits the sweet spot.
How to Use It
Keep the legs on the tab and cut pairs free as needed to preserve alignment. Secure at the midpoint and fold back for a clean, two-legged tie-in, then lock with firm thread tension and a small drop of flexible head cement. For nymphs and craws, splay legs with a thread dam or figure-eight wraps; for hoppers and poppers, trap legs in the foam slot and trim to staggered lengths. A gentle pre-stretch tapers the tips and reduces stickiness; a single overhand knot can add a hinged “knee” for extra kick on the strip.
To maintain symmetric barring across both sides, rotate the vise and check alignment before trimming. On saltwater flies, leave legs slightly longer than you think—they shorten visually in the water—and consider three-leg bundles per side for more push. Avoid solvent-based cements that can soften silicone; use water-based or UV-curable finishes to secure thread without degrading the material.
Example Flies
PAT'S RUBBER LEGS (GIRDLE BUG): A tungsten-beaded stonefly nymph in sizes 4–10 with two to three barred legs per side. The heavy-duty strands resist tearing when you cinch down over lead wraps, and the double bar pattern keeps the profile mottled in fast, off-color water. Trim the rear legs slightly longer to accentuate the flutter on the swing.
FOAM HOPPER: A size 6–10 late-summer hopper with two knotted legs per side trapped between foam segments. The thicker silicone maintains a natural splay off the abdomen, preventing legs from sticking to the body and keeping the fly balanced during skittering presentations over cutbanks.
REDFISH CRAB: A size 2–1 crab with three short, double-barred legs per side tied at the mid-body and secured with UV resin. The heavier gauge legs push more water and stay visible over turtle grass, helping fish track the fly on short, deliberate strips.
Why We Like It
The double-barred print adds lifelike contrast that reads from a distance and still looks natural up close. The heavier silicone cuts down on mid-trip failures—no more torn tie-in points or legs that fuse after a hot day on the dash—and it holds a confident splay that animates without constant adjustment.
It’s also efficient at the vise: the tabs separate cleanly, the stripes line up across paired legs, and the material tolerates firm thread tension. Whether you’re building big, noisy bass bugs or durable guide flies for salt, you get consistent movement and pattern integrity day after day.
Comparable Materials
Compared to Wapsi Sili Legs, Hareline’s Double Barred Heavy Duty Silicone Legs are thicker and tougher, with slightly more stiffness that helps larger flies keep their silhouette; standard Sili Legs are softer and drape more on small trout patterns but can tear sooner at the tie-in. Versus Hareline Crazy Legs (with micro-flash), the Double Barred HD version skips the flash in favor of bold, grizzly-style contrast and features a beefier strand that resists fouling and collapsing on big poppers, crabs, and craws.
Description
Hareline Double Barred Heavy Duty Silicone Legs deliver bold, grizzly-style barring on a thicker, more durable silicone tab built for abuse. The double-bar pattern adds depth and mottling that reads as legs, antennae, or claws in dirty or clear water, while the heavy-duty gauge resists tearing at the tie-in and stands up to toothy fish, heavy cover, and repeated casting. Colors remain crisp when wet, and the tabs separate cleanly into even strands for quick, consistent ties.
These legs excel on larger freshwater and saltwater patterns—think bass bugs, stonefly nymphs, craw imitations, redfish crabs, and shrimp. The added stiffness gives shape memory so legs kick and flare without collapsing, yet they still pulse and breathe when stripped or dead-drifted. If you like the look of barred legs but want something that lasts longer than standard silicone, this Hareline option hits the sweet spot.
How to Use It
Keep the legs on the tab and cut pairs free as needed to preserve alignment. Secure at the midpoint and fold back for a clean, two-legged tie-in, then lock with firm thread tension and a small drop of flexible head cement. For nymphs and craws, splay legs with a thread dam or figure-eight wraps; for hoppers and poppers, trap legs in the foam slot and trim to staggered lengths. A gentle pre-stretch tapers the tips and reduces stickiness; a single overhand knot can add a hinged “knee” for extra kick on the strip.
To maintain symmetric barring across both sides, rotate the vise and check alignment before trimming. On saltwater flies, leave legs slightly longer than you think—they shorten visually in the water—and consider three-leg bundles per side for more push. Avoid solvent-based cements that can soften silicone; use water-based or UV-curable finishes to secure thread without degrading the material.
Example Flies
PAT'S RUBBER LEGS (GIRDLE BUG): A tungsten-beaded stonefly nymph in sizes 4–10 with two to three barred legs per side. The heavy-duty strands resist tearing when you cinch down over lead wraps, and the double bar pattern keeps the profile mottled in fast, off-color water. Trim the rear legs slightly longer to accentuate the flutter on the swing.
FOAM HOPPER: A size 6–10 late-summer hopper with two knotted legs per side trapped between foam segments. The thicker silicone maintains a natural splay off the abdomen, preventing legs from sticking to the body and keeping the fly balanced during skittering presentations over cutbanks.
REDFISH CRAB: A size 2–1 crab with three short, double-barred legs per side tied at the mid-body and secured with UV resin. The heavier gauge legs push more water and stay visible over turtle grass, helping fish track the fly on short, deliberate strips.
Why We Like It
The double-barred print adds lifelike contrast that reads from a distance and still looks natural up close. The heavier silicone cuts down on mid-trip failures—no more torn tie-in points or legs that fuse after a hot day on the dash—and it holds a confident splay that animates without constant adjustment.
It’s also efficient at the vise: the tabs separate cleanly, the stripes line up across paired legs, and the material tolerates firm thread tension. Whether you’re building big, noisy bass bugs or durable guide flies for salt, you get consistent movement and pattern integrity day after day.
Comparable Materials
Compared to Wapsi Sili Legs, Hareline’s Double Barred Heavy Duty Silicone Legs are thicker and tougher, with slightly more stiffness that helps larger flies keep their silhouette; standard Sili Legs are softer and drape more on small trout patterns but can tear sooner at the tie-in. Versus Hareline Crazy Legs (with micro-flash), the Double Barred HD version skips the flash in favor of bold, grizzly-style contrast and features a beefier strand that resists fouling and collapsing on big poppers, crabs, and craws.
