Textreme Pearl Braid- Small
Textreme Pearl Braid Small 5m Spool
The innovative fly-tying materials from Textreme (Italy) are renowned for their exceptional quality and outstanding value. Textreme Pearl Braid Small is a versatile pearlescent tubular braid designed to add flash, translucency and lifelike movement to a wide range of fly patterns.
The unique braided construction creates a subtle scaly effect that closely imitates baitfish, aquatic insects and emerging prey species. Its pearlescent finish reflects and diffuses light beautifully underwater, making it an excellent choice for streamers, baitfish patterns, wet flies, trout nymphs and other modern fly designs.
Wrapped as a body material, Pearl Braid produces vibrant, durable bodies with exceptional flash and depth. It can also be used sparingly for tags, collars, hotspots and flashy underbodies, allowing fly tyers to add attraction without overpowering the pattern. Tied over coloured thread, the semi-translucent braid creates unique multi-toned effects that bring flies to life in the water.
One of its most useful features is its versatility. The braid can be used in its tubular form for raised bodies and ribbing, or opened and flattened to create a Mylar-style material suitable for wing cases, wings, tails and other creative applications. Darker colours can even serve as a durable synthetic alternative to traditional peacock herl.
Whether you're tying trout streamers, small baitfish imitations, flashy nymphs or stillwater patterns, Textreme Pearl Braid Small is a highly adaptable material that deserves a place on every fly-tying bench.
Key Features
• Premium pearlescent tubular braid from Textreme Italy
• Size 2 (Small) for trout flies, nymphs and smaller streamers
• Creates flashy, translucent and durable fly bodies
• Ideal for streamers, baitfish patterns, wet flies and trout nymphs
• Excellent for tags, collars, hotspots and underbodies
• Produces realistic scaly and baitfish-like effects
• Semi-translucent construction creates unique multi-tone colour effects
• Can be split and flattened for wing cases, wings and tail materials
• Durable alternative to peacock herl in selected colours
• 5-metre spool provides excellent versatility and value