Tubes & Shanks

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Our Tubes & Shanks collection provides everything a fly tyer needs for building modern steelhead and salmon flies, including tube flies and articulated shank-based patterns. From Waddington shanks to junction tubing, tube weights, beads, cones, and premium tube systems from Pro Sportfisher, this collection covers every component required for today’s most effective anadromous flies. You’ll also find top hook choices for pairing with tubes and shanks, ensuring strong, reliable hookups. Whether you’re tying intruders, marabou tubes, or modern steelhead patterns, this collection has the materials to bring your flies to life.

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Tubes, Shanks & Components for Modern Salmon and Steelhead Flies

This Tubes & Shanks collection brings together the essential materials for tying today’s most effective steelhead and salmon flies. From articulated shank systems to advanced tube fly components, each item is selected for durability, versatility, and performance on the water.

Articulated Shanks for Intruders & Modern Steelhead Patterns

Build articulated flies with the dependable Aqua Flies Return Eye Shanks, the streamlined Aqua Flies Round Eye Shanks, and the classic Aqua Flies Waddington Shanks. These shanks form the backbone of intruders, marabou patterns, and contemporary steelhead designs.

Pro Sportfisher Tube Systems

For tube fly construction, tiers rely on the innovative Pro Sportfisher system. Options include Pro Flexitubes, Pro Sportfisher Nano Tubes, and Pro Tube Microtubes, each offering unique diameters and rigidity for different fly styles. The Pro Flexineedle provides a secure platform for tying tube flies with precision.

HMH Tubes & Additional Tube Components

For customizable tube lengths, the HMH Cut-to-Length Tube Blanks offer a clear, durable foundation. This collection also includes beads, cone heads, tube weights, junction tubing, and other components needed to complete any tube fly.

Hooks for Tubes & Shank-Based Flies

Pair your tubes and shanks with strong, reliable trailing hooks designed for secure hookups and balanced fly movement.

Whether you’re tying intruders, marabou tubes, or modern articulated steelhead patterns, this collection provides every component required for professional-quality tube and shank flies.