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Rubber legs give action to wet and dry flies. They got their start is bass bugs, but now it is hard to find a trout fly without them. This product came from the clothing industry. It is the "stretchy stuff" in elastic waistbands. The most common style is what is called round rubber and will come as a sheet of rubber strands. The medium size in this product is made in many colors. The small and large sizes usually come in white, black, and natural cream. World Specialties sells Mini Rubber Legs in numerous colors that are good on small flies down to size 18.

Silicone rubber legs are silicone sheets that have been cut into strands and were originally used as bass jig skirts. They are usually translucent with glitter mixed in and are extremely popular for bonefish and permit flies. They are also sold in a striped version called Zebra Legs (Dan Bailey's) and Grizzly Leggs (Spirit River). They are more flexible than round rubber legs but not as durable.

Angler's Choice Bodez N Legz looks like silicone legs but is much more durable and naturally buoyant. However, it is stiffer than most of the other rubbers.

Spandex is a soft but tough rubber leg material. It is sold as Super Floss, Spanflex, Flexi Floss and Spider Legs. It is the most flexible of the rubber legs and will absorb some water. It can be used as legs, wingcases and as a floss that won't change color when wet.


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Full service, fully stocked flyshop located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

Allen Brothers Quality Fishing Flies
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Angler's Pro Shop
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Bighorn Fly and Tackle Shop
Montana's premium fly shops, lodging and guide service. We're dedicated to helping you experience the best Montana has to offer.

Bob Henley's TIE-A-FLY
19 traditional patterns. TIE-A-FLY kits have all materials needed to tie them, instructions/illustrations, a pre-tied fly to use as a model.

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Madison River Fishing Co.
Spring is coming! We have TONS of new gear this year. Cloudveil, Simms, Sage, Under Armour, Vosseler Reels and lots more. Click or call 800-227-7127 for catalog.

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