UTC Thread Color Photos

Color Chart of our UTC Threads – Please use and download this chart if you’d like!

 

Color Chart

This is our general color chart with the color codes beneath each color.  Not all items come in all colors, please reference your catalog for availability of color for your chosen product.

Color Chart

SLF Dubbing Comparison Chart

S.L.F. DUBBING
Standard Bug Dub
FIBER:  Multi-length synthetic 1/2″ to 3/4″ FIBER: Hare fur + Standard 1/2″ to 1 1/2″
TEXTURE & FEEL – Hairy & Plush TEXTURE & FEEL- Hairy & Spiky
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Sparkling Translucency OPTIC PROPERTIES – Buggy with a touch of sparkle
WIDE RANGE OF USES FROM SMALL TO JUMBO FLIES SUPERIOR FOR THE HARES EAR
Squirrel Minky
FIBER:  Nat. Squirrel Fur+Hare+Standard+Master
Class (Antron) 1/4″ to 3/4″
FIBER: 100% Nat. Mink+MC(Antron) 1/4″ to 1″
TEXTURE & FEEL – Short & Spiky TEXTURE & FEEL- X-Fine & Plush
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Bristly with some sparkle OPTIC PROPERTIES – Flat with fine sparkle
BEST FOR SMALL FLIES FOR THE BUGGIEST LOOK GREAT NATURAL FOR DRIES AND EMERGERS
D. Whitlock Saltwater
FIBER:  Blends of animal furs + synthetic + prism                                                                    FIBER: Multi-length synthetic blend
TEXTURE & FEEL – Coarse & Hairy TEXTURE & FEEL- Hairy & Plush
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Soft dark colors with subtle highlights OPTIC PROPERTIES – Sparkling Translucency
PATTERN SPECIFIC BLENDS OR ON YOUR OWN FISHY CREATIONS VARIETY OF USES FROM VERY SMALL TO LARGE SALTWATER OR SALMON PATTERNS
Prism                                 Enhancer
FIBER:  Synthetic sparkle FIBER: Synthetic single length
TEXTURE & FEEL – Medium fine & Coarse TEXTURE & FEEL- Coarse & Spiky
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Shifting pearlescent and opal colors with bright highlights OPTIC PROPERTIES –
INTENDED FOR “ICE” PATTERNS.  GREAT AS AN ADDITIVE OR AS IS BEST AS AN ADDITIVE TO NATURAL HAIRS
Jorgensen Master Class
FIBER:  Multi-length synthetic 1/2″ to 3/4″ FIBER: Antron style cut short 1/4″ to 1/2″
TEXTURE & FEEL – Hairy & Plush TEXTURE & FEEL- X-Fine & Smooth
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Bright translucent two tones OPTIC PROPERTIES – Multi-color with fine sparkle
MADE FOR STEELHEAD AND FANCY SALMON FLIES SUPERIOR FOR THE HARES EAR
WAPSI DUBBINGS
Super Fine Sow-Scud
FIBER:  Straight, tough synthetic 1″ FIBER: Possum+Antron+Sow Scud 1/4″ to 1 1/2″
TEXTURE & FEEL – X-Fine & Light TEXTURE & FEEL- Soft & Spongy
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Very flat and smooth OPTIC PROPERTIES – Multi-Color and sparkle
TIGHT BODIES AND TINY DRY FLIES AND MIDGES MADE TO IMITATE MOST SOWBUGS, SCUDS AND SHRIMP
Squirrel Life Cycle, Nymph
FIBER:  100% Natural Squirrel+Hare Fur 1/4″ to 1 1/4″ FIBER: Possum+Hare Fur+Super Bright1 1/4″ to 1 1/2″
TEXTURE & FEEL – Short & Spiky TEXTURE & FEEL- Soft & Plush
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Buggy & Leggy OPTIC PROPERTIES – Slight sparkle
GREAT FOR SMALL NATURAL LOOKING NYMPH BODIES USE THIS FOR ALL STANDARD NYMPHS AND WET FLIES
Life Cycle, Caddis Life Cycle, Stonefly
FIBER:  Possum+Super Bright 1/4″ to 1 1/2″ FIBER: Possum+Angora Goat+Super Bright 1/4″ to 1 1/2″
TEXTURE & FEEL – Soft & Spongy TEXTURE & FEEL- Spongy & Coarse
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Multi-Color and sparkle OPTIC PROPERTIES – Light highlights
COLORS ARE DESIGNED FOR ALL CADDIS PATTERNS A BIG BODY BUILDER FOR STONE FLIES
Kaufmann Beaver
FIBER:  Angora Goat+Antron 1″ to 1 1/2″ FIBER: 100% Natural Beaver 1/2″ to 1 1/4″
TEXTURE & FEEL – Coarse & Hairy TEXTURE & FEEL- Very Fine & Smooth
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Multi-colored chameleon with highlights OPTIC PROPERTIES – Cotton like with natural colors
DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR KAUFMANN’S STONE AND SHRIMP PATTERNS MAKES TOUGH TRADITIONAL DRY FLIES
Rabbit Antron
FIBER:  100% Natural Hare Fur 1/2″ to 1 1/4″ FIBER: Synthetic Antron 1 1/2″
TEXTURE & FEEL – Soft & Fine TEXTURE & FEEL- Fine & Smooth
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Buggy & Hairy OPTIC PROPERTIES – Small even sparkle
UNIVERSAL STANDARD.  USE ON EVERYTHING AN ORIGINAL FOR SPARKLING BODIES AND HOLDING AIR BUBBLES
Crawdub Angora Goat
FIBER:  Angora Goat+Possum+Super Bright 1/4″ to 1 1/2″ FIBER: 100% Angora Goat Hair 1″ TO 1 1/2″
TEXTURE & FEEL – Coarse & Shaggy TEXTURE & FEEL- Very Coarse & Hairy
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Multi-colored with glassy highlights OPTIC PROPERTIES – Bright colors and a big builder
FOR BIG TOUGH CRAWFISH BODIES THE MAIN STAPLE FOR SALMON AND STONE FLIES
Super Bright Enhancer
FIBER:  All Synthetic, Enhancer+Antron 1/2″ to 1 1/2″ FIBER: Synthetic Cut 1/4″ TO 1/2″
TEXTURE & FEEL – Coarse & Chunky TEXTURE & FEEL- Bristly & Coarse
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Glassy & sparkly OPTIC PROPERTIES – Glassy & Translucent
USE ANYWHERE YOU WANT LOTS OF SPARKLE BEST USE TO ENHANCE YOUR FAVORITE DUBBING
Awesom ‘Possum Natural Fur
FIBER:  All Natural Possum Fur 1/4″ To 1/2″ FIBER: 100% natural fur
TEXTURE & FEEL – Spongy & Hairy TEXTURE & FEEL- Spongy & Coarse
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Big & buggy OPTIC PROPERTIES – Flat all natural colors and tones
THIS TIES MEDIUM TO LARGE NYMPHS USE FOR ALL ORIGINAL FLY RECIPES
Camel
FIBER:  100% Camel
TEXTURE & FEEL – Kinky & softy
OPTIC PROPERTIES – Hairy & chunky to soft and smooth
GREAT FOR QUICK BUILD BODIES

Bead to Hook Sizing

 

Brass & Tungsten Beads

Bead Size Use Hook Size
1/16" 18, 20, 22
5/64" 16, 18, 20
3/32" 14, 16, 18
7/64" 12, 14, 16
1/8" 10, 12, 14
5/32" 8, 10, 12
3/16" 6, 8, 10

Brass & Tungsten Cones

Bead Size Use Hook Size
X-Small (5/32") 6, 8, 10
Small (3/16") 4, 6, 8
Medium (7/32") 2, 4, 6
Large (1/4") 1, 2, 4

Lightning Strike Hooks

Comparison Chart

Fly Tyer’s Reference Guide (similar hook models)

Model Best Use Specs Sizes Tiemco Daiichi Mustad
Signature
Orvis Dai-Riki
DF1 Dry Fly Down Eye, 1X Fine, Standard Straight Shank, Wide Gape, Perfect Bend 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 100 1180 9-R50 1523 320
DF3 Dry Fly Straight Eye, 1X Fine, Standard Straight Shank, Wide Shank, Wide Gape, Perfect Bend 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 101 1110 None None 310
NH7 Nymph / Hopper Straight Eye, 1X Fine, 2X Long Curved Shank, Wide Gape, Round Bend 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 2312 1260 None None 285
NH9 Nymph / Hopper Straight Eye, Standard, 3X Long Curved Shank, Semi-Dropped Point, Round Bend 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 200R 1270 9-C53S 1510 270
NW1 Nymph / Wet Down Eye, 2X Heavy, 1X Short Straight Shank, Sproat Bend 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 3769 1530 9-R70 1641 070
NW3 Nymph / Wet Down Eye, 2X Heavy, 1X Long Straight Shank, Sproat Bend 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 3761 1560 9-S82 None 060
SE1 Scud / Emerger
(light)
Down Eye, 1X Fine, 2X Short Curved Shank, 2X Wide Gape, Continuous Bend 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 2487 1130 None 1639 125
SE3 Scud / Emerger
(heavy)
Down Eye, 2X Heavy, 2X Short Curved Shank, 2X Wide Gape, Continuous Bend 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 2457 1120 9-CO68 None 135
SE5 Scud / Emerger Up Eye, 1X Heavy, 1X Short Curved Shank, Wide Gape, Offset 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 None 1150 9-C49S None None
SE7 Scud / Emerger Straight Eye, 2X Heavy, 2X Short Curved Shank, 3X Wide Gape, Continuous Bend 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 2488H None 9-C67S None 125
SN1 Streamer / Nymph Down Eye, 2X Heavy, 2X Long Straight Shank, Perfect Bend 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 5262 1710 None 1524 730
SN3 Streamer / Nymph Down Eye, 2X Heavy, 3X Long Straight Shank, Perfect Bend 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 5263 1720 9-R73 1526 710
ST5 Streamer Down Eye, 2X Heavy, 6X Long Straight Shank, Perfect Bend 4, 6, 8, 10 300 2340 None 1511 None
EG1 Egg Straight Eye, 2X Heavy, 5X Short, Offset 6, 8, 10 105 2571 None None 155