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.
Ultra Wire is available in up to 30 colors and 5 sizes.
- XS: is the size to choose for ribbing on size 20 or smaller.
- Small: is an all-purpose size capable of filling many fly tying needs.
- Brassie: is an ideal choice for wire-bodied flies sizes 18-22 and for ribbing on most trout-sized flies.
- Medium: is a good choice for ribbing on size 8-12 nymphs.
- Large: is a popular choice for streamers and/or large stonefly nymph patterns.