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Canal St. Flash- Finatics Fly Company
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SKU: canal-st-flash-finatics-fly-company
Overview
This flash material is built for fly tiers who want to add color, movement, and a more defined profile to a wide range of patterns. It is suited for streamers, baitfish, shrimp, nymphs, dry flies, and other custom builds where extra shimmer is part of the design. The material is described as slightly stiffer than standard flashabou, which may help it hold structure during tying. With 11 staff-designed colors and over 1,240 strands per hank, it offers plenty of material for tying sessions that call for a bold or more subdued finish.
Why Hunters Choose the Finatics Fly Company
Includes Over
1,240 strands per hank for
Offered 11
Staff-designed colors inspired by New
Approx. 9-inch
Strand length suits a range
Works Streamers,
Baitfish, shrimp, nymphs, dry flies,
Slightly Stiffer
Than standard flashabou for added
Key Features
- Premium flashabou-style fly tying material from Finatics Fly Company
- Includes over 1,240 strands per hank
- Approximately 9-inch strand length
- Available in 11 staff-designed colors inspired by New Orleans
- Dyed pearl tones for visible flash and movement
- Slightly stiffer than standard flashabou for added structure
- Suitable for streamers, baitfish, shrimp, nymphs, dry flies, and more
Best Used For
- Fly tyers building streamers, baitfish patterns, or shrimp flies with added flash.
- Anglers wanting a stiffer flash material for more structure in tied patterns.
- Tyers looking for staff-designed color options across trout, redfish, and mixed-water flies.
- Anyone dressing nymphs or dry flies with subtle pearl tones or bold visibility.
Specifications
| Color Count | 11 |
|---|---|
| Colors | 11 custom Finatics colors |
| Description | Premium flashabou-style tying material with vibrant color and 11 staff-designed colors inspired by New Orleans. |
| Long Description | Canal St. Flash - Finatics Fly Company Turn up the lights, turn up the bite - Canal St. Flash brings the Mardi Gras straight to your vise. Named after the most electric street in New Orleans, this premium flashabou-style material is dripping with vibrant color and Southern swagger. Whether you';re dressing up baitfish streamers or giving your nymphs and dry flies a little extra voodoo, this flash delivers. Each hank includes over 1,240+ strands of stiffer tinsel-style flash, dyed in 11 custom Finatics colors that were hand-selected and tested by our own fly tying crew. From subtle pearls to bold, brassy bangers - this flash doesn';t just shimmera | it shouts. 11 staff-designed colors inspired by the Crescent City Over 1,240 strands per hank - more flash than your buddy';s truck tires Approx. 9"+ strand length Dyed pearl tones with bold visibility and fish-triggering movement Perfect for streamers, baitfish, shrimp, nymphs, dry flies & more Slightly stiffer than standard flashabou for better structure and profile Factory direct quality backed by Finatics Fly Company';s obsession with premium tying materials From redfish flats to trout streams and everything in between, Canal St. Flash keeps your flies dancing like a brass band on Bourbon Street. |
| Material Type | flashabou-style material |
| Short Description | Canal St. Flash - Finatics Fly Company Turn up the lights, turn&n... |
| Strand Count | Over 1,240 strands per hank |
| Strand Length | Approx. 9+ inches |
| Texture | Slightly stiffer than standard flashabou |
| Use Cases | streamers, baitfish, shrimp, nymphs, dry flies |
Pros
- Includes over 1,240 strands per hank for substantial tying material.
- Offered in 11 staff-designed colors inspired by New Orleans.
- Approx. 9-inch strand length suits a range of fly patterns.
- Works for streamers, baitfish, shrimp, nymphs, dry flies, and more.
- Slightly stiffer than standard flashabou for added structure and profile.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The flash is described as slightly stiffer than standard flashabou, so it may add more structure but less softness in the finished fly.
- Color options are limited to 11 staff-designed Finatics colors, so matching a very specific pattern may require compromise.
- At approximately 9+ inches per strand, it may need trimming or planning around the intended fly size and profile.
- This is a flash material rather than a finished fly component, so it is best suited to tyers who want to build and customize patterns themselves.
Suggested Comparisons
- Fly tying flash material
- Streamer tying materials
- Nymph and dry fly accent materials
Suggested Accessories
- Fly tying thread and bobbins
- Fly boxes and fly storage
- Fly tying tools
- Leader and tippet material
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canal St. Flash used for in fly tying?
It is described as a flashabou-style material for dressing up baitfish streamers, nymphs, dry flies, shrimp patterns, and other flies.
How many colors are available?
The product lists 11 custom Finatics colors, described as staff-designed and inspired by New Orleans.
How much material comes in each hank?
Each hank includes over 1,240 strands.
What is the strand length?
The description gives an approximate strand length of 9+ inches.
Is this flash the same as standard flashabou?
The description says it is slightly stiffer than standard flashabou, which may help with structure and profile, but no further performance details are provided.