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What kinda flash do y'all use? I've got that twisted crystal flash and some real thin flat flash!


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i prefer the thin flat flash myself in the tail of the handties folks make for me .....i like the action better ....

Ketchn that wold probably be flashabou and it's my favorite as well.

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Yes most is Flashabou, but there are also some other brands. I do not like the version on a spool and it's hard to get it to not curl too much! Only use the long packages!

There are a good many guys that like the Krystal flash more and it probably holds up longer??

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Krystal flash here. Fly tyers dungeon used to have a heavy duty version but I can't find it anymore.

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Originally Posted by barefoot

Krystal flash here. Fly tyers dungeon used to have a heavy duty version but I can't find it anymore.

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I believe the wholesaler dropped it actually. I know they use to have what they called a saltwater version, but I don't see it offered there any longer. So don't think you will see it unless someone has some left over.

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Is there any real difference between Crystal flash and flashbou?
Which one is more durable?
Is it just a matter of preference?

No. Not with sacalait. It only matters what color your trying to reflect.
Pick a few crystal flash colors or pick the flashabou that is holographic.
The crystal is far more durable for any other fish though. And fish you don't find in a freshwater lake/ pond etc and don't know what's gonna be at the end of your line, use the crystAl. River fishing I prefer crystal flash. Especially if you have toothy critter fish.


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Originally Posted by Micropterus salmoides

No. Not with sacalait. It only matters what color your trying to reflect.
Pick a few crystal flash colors or pick the flashabou that is holographic.
The crystal is far more durable for any other fish though. And fish you don't find in a freshwater lake/ pond etc and don't know what's gonna be at the end of your line, use the crystAl. River fishing I prefer crystal flash. Especially if you have toothy critter fish.


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Okay
Thanks for the reply

All good info so far. You might tie a few of each and let the fish tell you which one works best for where you are. Flashabou has more flex and both work very well.

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All good info so far. You might tie a few of each and let the fish tell you which one works best for where you are. Flashabou has more flex and both work very well.

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I'm gonna try that.

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Originally Posted by CrappieDontTap

I'm gonna try that.

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I use Holographic Flashabou a lot because I feel it also moves or has action much like the feathers, but it will disappear at some point. However that is well after it's caught a good many fish.

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I use Lateral Scale on a lot of Panfish jigs and flies with a lot of success. Been doing really well using Jeff Creamer’s Alley Oop Minnow. I prefer UV pearl Krystal Flash for most of my jigs. Great info!!!

Thanks for the replies.
God bless...