Vintage Varnished Gold Tinsel (Wooden Spool) –
For Classic & Victorian Flies A selection of authentic vintage metal tinsels (New Old Stock) on their original wooden spools. Manufactured in France by historical passementerie mills, these wires feature a high-quality varnished finish that permanently prevents tarnishing and preserves the true metallic luster underwater. These tinsels provide the specific density, reflection, and flexibility required to strictly adhere to the tying standards of traditional Victorian patterns (classic salmon flies and Spey flies).
Available in two complementary sizes for precise ribbing and body structuring:

•  Size No. 10 (Medium): Ideal for creating clean tags, distinct butts, and for the main ribbing on medium to large hooks (Jock Scott, Green Highlander, Durham Ranger...). Its width ensures excellent profile visibility without adding unnecessary bulk to the body. •
• Size No. 13 (Fine): Essential for ribbing narrow bodies made of silk floss or dubbing, executing underbodies, or dressing smaller hooks and low-water summer flies. Its fineness allows for perfectly even turns and precise tension without cutting the underlying materials.