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.
SLF Dubbing Comparison Chart
| S.L.F. DUBBING | |||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | |||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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
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| 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
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| 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 |
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Fly Tyer’s Reference Guide (similar hook models) |
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| 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 |
