Cyclops beads are the standard bead used for tying bead head fly patterns. These brass beads are specially drilled for fly tying, with the hole on one end smaller so it will not slide over the hook eye.

Wapsi Fly Head Cement Thinner is used for thinning down Wapsi Fly Head High Gloss Lacquer Cement (not the water-based cement). A little goes a long way.

Developed and produced exclusively for Wapsi, our traditional lacquer based head cement has been a favorite among fly tyers for years. Wapsi Fly Head Cement is quick drying and deep penetrating with minimal build up. The advantages of quick drying cement are less chance of imparting a fingerprint … more

This cement is made with an environmentally friendly water base lacquer that is non-flammable, odorless, quick drying, and is non-yellowing (dries clear). It is excellent as an all-around fly tying cement. The thin viscosity of the cement allows it to penetrate the thread well and creates a very … more

Wapsi Fly Head Cement Thinner is used for thinning down Wapsi Fly Head Lacquer Cement (not the water-based cement). A little goes a long way.

Produced by Zap to Wapsi specifications, this low-viscosity head cement features a 10-15 second cure time and a brush applicator.

Gloss Coat is a fast drying, acrylic resin based head cement that produces a durable, high gloss finish with just one application. Having a medium thickness it is excellent for building up heads on flies and as a cosmetic overcoat for painted popper bodies, jig heads, etc.

Wapsi offers these lead eyes in multiple different sizes for all sizes of flies

  Wapsi offers a variety of different sized lead eyes in a number of different colours including metallic and fluorescent colour

Tungsten beads are twice as heavy as brass so they are great when you need to get your fly down deep. These beads are specially drilled for fly tying, with the hole on one end smaller so it will not slide over the hook eye.

Wapsi UTC Flashabck Tinsel is a great reflective tinsel sized for using for flashbacks on nymph patterns.

Wapsi Flat Mylar Tinsel is a two-tone tinsel with gold on one side and silver on the other.

Wapsi Holographic Tinsel brightens up flashback nymphs. This is a bright 3-D holographic tinsel. Use for tinsel body streamers like the Black-nosed Dace and Muddler Minnow.

UTC round, soft lead wire is an essential fly tying product on most tyers benches. Simply wind the wire around the hook to give your fly the needed weight to sink to the depths.

UTC round, lead-free wire is a non-toxic alternative to weighing your flies.  Made of soft, tin antimony the wire is not quite as heavy as lead.

Ultra Thread is the fly tying industry’s premier fly tying thread.

Ultra Thread is the fly tying industry’s premier fly tying thread.

Ultra Thread is the fly tying industry’s premier fly tying thread.

A perfect, nylon thread for tying the smallest flies. Exceedingly strong for its diameter. Ultra Thread is made of continuous polyester filaments, slightly bonded, which ties flat on the hook.

Many classic fly patterns such as the Black-nosed Dace and Muddler Minnow call for a body made with flat tinsel. Unlike the tinsels of yesteryear, Ultra Tinsel is very strong and wraps perfectly flat, making beautiful, durable bodies. In addition to being used on traditional streamer patterns, … more

Wapsi UTC Ultra wire is a non-tarnishing copper-based wire used for ribbing, weight, flash, dubbing brush wire and as a body component on nymph and streamer patterns.  It is the essential material needed for tying nymph patterns.