The Fish-Skull Articulated Fish-Spine is an innovative system of interconnected, articulated shanks that combine to form a multi-jointed "fish spine" upon which incredibly animate and realistic baitfish patterns can be tied. There are 4 different lengths of stainless steel shanks ranging from 25mm down to 10mm available. Use 3 or more shanks together to create a tapered effect with life-like action. This makes it easy to tie a tapered body and the option of tying just the size of spine/body you want by combining the different sizes of shanks available....
Here are your options for this listing-
- Buy a starter pack that has 6 spines of each size included in the pack...(6x4=24 spines)
- Buy a pack of only 1 size spine 10mm, 15mm, 20mm or 25mm (24 spines)...because your patterns need more of 1 size shank
- Buy a set that includes 1 pack of each size above (96 spines)....because you want to stock up on all sizes
A fly is tied in segments. Each segment is tied using one of the 3 or 4 articulated shanks or the hook. Typically, a fly is tied by starting first with the tail segment and once completed, more segments are added on one at a time until you finish at the front of the fly.
To explain in a little more detail… each segment is created by tying the materials (natural or synthetic) onto an articulated shank which is held in your vise. Once a segment is tied, the articulated shank is removed from the vise and connected to the loop of the next size of articulated shank. In turn, this new shank is held in the vise and the materials in turn are tied onto that shank. This process continues until the segments of the fly (shanks and hook/s) are all connected together. The fly is then trimmed to shape and any final features like eyes or body markings can be added to finish off the fly.
I like to use Hareline’s Minnow Body Wrap or Baitfish Emulator to make the body, Fishskulls 3D eyes and either the Daiichi 2546 hook for salt or 2451 for freshwater flies.THEFLYTIER'S SHIPPING POLICY
- I strive to ship all orders that don't contain my hand-tied flies within 1 business day of receiving payment.
- Orders with my hand-tied flies. I tie all flies after payment is received. There may be times during the year when it will take me 1 to 2 weeks, based on the volume of current orders, to complete a fly order and get it in the mail. Your patience is greatly appreciated!
- Most packages ship 1st Class Mail. Other services such as USPS Priority Mail, USPS Express Mail & UPS is available upon request at additional cost.
Domestic Shipping Within USA-
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International Shipping-
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