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$4.37The Story
Umpqua Waddington Shank is engineered to give flies an articulated, lifelike swimming motion, making it a top choice for salmon, steelhead, trout, and saltwater patterns. Constructed from durable stainless steel, this heavy wire shank handles the demands of aggressive casting and powerful strikes, ensuring that flies maintain integrity in fresh and saltwater environments alike. The double-shank, looped construction allows for easy attachment of trailing hooks or additional shanks, while the upturned leading eye aids in smooth, secure rigging. Available in 15mm to 55mm lengths, these versatile shanks come in packs of 25, giving fly tyers flexibility across a range of fly sizes and styles.
Features
- Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel: Built to withstand harsh conditions and intense strikes, suitable for both saltwater and freshwater use.
- Double Shank with Looped Construction: Enables easy articulation, allowing for added hooks or multiple shanks.
- Upturned Leading Eye: Provides a secure attachment point, enhancing the fly's movement in the water.
- Multiple Lengths Available: Ranging from 15mm to 55mm in 10mm increments to suit various fly patterns and target species.
- Articulated Design: Ideal for creating realistic, swimming motions that attract predatory fish in both rivers and open waters.
Why We Like Them
The Umpqua Waddington Shank stands out for its strength, versatility, and effectiveness in creating articulated streamer flies. The stainless steel heavy wire construction and double-shank design allow tyers to create durable flies that withstand both the saltwater elements and aggressive strikes. The upturned leading eye facilitates a streamlined rigging process, making these shanks ideal for complex patterns that require articulation and movement. Available in a range of lengths, the Waddington Shank enables fly tyers to explore numerous designs, from smaller trout flies to robust salmon and saltwater streamers.
Description
Umpqua Waddington Shank is engineered to give flies an articulated, lifelike swimming motion, making it a top choice for salmon, steelhead, trout, and saltwater patterns. Constructed from durable stainless steel, this heavy wire shank handles the demands of aggressive casting and powerful strikes, ensuring that flies maintain integrity in fresh and saltwater environments alike. The double-shank, looped construction allows for easy attachment of trailing hooks or additional shanks, while the upturned leading eye aids in smooth, secure rigging. Available in 15mm to 55mm lengths, these versatile shanks come in packs of 25, giving fly tyers flexibility across a range of fly sizes and styles.
Features
- Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel: Built to withstand harsh conditions and intense strikes, suitable for both saltwater and freshwater use.
- Double Shank with Looped Construction: Enables easy articulation, allowing for added hooks or multiple shanks.
- Upturned Leading Eye: Provides a secure attachment point, enhancing the fly's movement in the water.
- Multiple Lengths Available: Ranging from 15mm to 55mm in 10mm increments to suit various fly patterns and target species.
- Articulated Design: Ideal for creating realistic, swimming motions that attract predatory fish in both rivers and open waters.
Why We Like Them
The Umpqua Waddington Shank stands out for its strength, versatility, and effectiveness in creating articulated streamer flies. The stainless steel heavy wire construction and double-shank design allow tyers to create durable flies that withstand both the saltwater elements and aggressive strikes. The upturned leading eye facilitates a streamlined rigging process, making these shanks ideal for complex patterns that require articulation and movement. Available in a range of lengths, the Waddington Shank enables fly tyers to explore numerous designs, from smaller trout flies to robust salmon and saltwater streamers.
