Looking for some input on tying materials

[Draketake]

Hey all. Happy Weekend.

So Ive just noticed that my Betts Zing Wing and my Stalcups' Medallion Sheeting materials, are starting to dwindle. Its been awhile since I had to buy some and it looks like both materials have been discontinued. Total drag. Does anyone have any suggestions for a newer product, that is true to their original characteristics, i.e. ultra thin, flexible, slighlly glossy? I use Zing and Medallion Sheeting primarily as a wing or a shellback material, mainly on dry flies for picky trout, adhering to Shane Stalcups' recipes. We lost a genius tyer way too young.

Thank you in advance.

Bob

 

[Zak]

Clear Wing

Very thin film that can be trimmed to shape for wings or body drapes. Crinkling the material before trimming gives a veined look.

www.jsflyfishing.com

I use this. Crumpled first, it makes nice veiny wings.

 

[Draketake]

Thanks @Zak. I will look for it and see how it acts/ behaves.

 

[Zak]

Sometimes I hit it with a brown marker.

 

[kmudgn]

Maybe try Swiss Straw

 

[Draketake]

Thanks @kmudgn. Ill check that out also.

 

[Zak]

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Maybe try Swiss Straw

I also use synthetic swiss straw for wings, it's even thinner than the clear wing material I linked above.

 

[Draketake]

Thanks again @Zak.