When Mark Mandell and Les Johnson wrote “Tube Flies” – the definitive work on the subject – did they know they were about to change the course of fly tying history? Regardless of their awareness level, their ideas have spawned a new generation of ideas in fly tying. If you’re looking for a versatile package of fly tying tubes, look no further than HMH Cone Heads Fly Tying Tubes. HMH constructs the industry standard for fly tying tubes, and if you’re looking to break into the tube fly game for a wide range of fish species from trout to steelhead to schoolie stripers on either coast, there’s no better place to start than with HMH. Each package contains 24 top shelf fly tying tubes constructed of premium grade plastic tubing. Properly sized junction tubing is also included in the package, so you won’t have to run around looking for the proper match. Versatility is the name of the game with this great package – 12 tubes are 3/32” in diameter and 12 tubes are 1/8” in diameter. They are cut-to-length size so you can customize your tube flies in short or long configurations to your exact specifications. An assortment of cone heads makes this the best pack around, giving you an extra dimension to your tube fly approach. With HMH’s Cone Heads Fly Tying Tubes, you’ll be creating and fishing tomorrow’s very best tube flies!
Summary
Tube flies have been around for over 50 years and have recently enjoyed a wave of increased popularity. HMH Cone Heads Fly Tying Tubes are perfect for constructing tube flies of all kinds! Tie some with slimmer profiles that require less material than bigger creations. Wrap up a few longer, bulkier flies with or without cone heads for extra profile and sink rate. With this innovative package from HMH, the choice is yours. Each package includes 24 premium quality fly tying tubes made of high grade plastic; 12 tubes are 3/32” inch in diameter, 12 tubes are 1/8” in diameter, and properly sized junction tubing is also included in the package, removing the guesswork so you can spend more time tying and refining all of your favorite tube fly patterns! Cut these tubes to your desired length – with the quality of HMH Small Fly Tying Tubes at your fly tying vise, the possibilities for creating fantastic tube flies for a wide range of game species are endless.
Details
- 12 Small 3/32” diameter fly tying tubes
- 12 Large 1/8” diameter fly tying tubes
- Brass and black cone heads in small and large sizes
- Cut-to-length, premium plastic construction
- Junction tubing included in package
- Use these top quality fly tying tubes for all kinds of tube flies: sinking, floating, large, or small
Leland on Tube Flies
Everyone’s talking about them: tube flies! Even though these flies may seem radically new, they have been in use for over 50 years. The first tube flies were tied in 1945 by Winnie Morawski, a British fly tying instructor and professional tyer for Playfair and Company of Aberdeen. To produce the world’s first tube flies, Morawski tied standard Atlantic salmon patterns onto the discarded scraps of turkey quills that littered her desk. She then attached the hook separately, allowing the fly itself to slide up the leader during a strike, reducing the stress placed on the fly.
Morawski’s innovative creations became known for lasting longer than the flies offered by her competitors. Eventually, her bench side experiment was spotted by Dr. William Mitchell who suggested the use of surgical tubing as a durable alternative to Morawski’s natural quills. The rest is, well, history. Today, tube flies are fished throughout the world’s fly waters and continue to be associated with innovation.
The Unique Advantages of Tying Flies on Tubes
- First and foremost, tube flies continue to be more durable than traditional, shank-tied flies – this is a plus when a really big fish grabs your offering and goes!
- Tube flies allow a fly tyer to add an incredible amount of material to a fly pattern without using a bulky and heavy hook.
-Using smaller, short-shanked hooks is also helpful, as levering action is greatly reduced, resulting in more hook ups and more big fish!
Leland on HMH Fly Tying Tubes – Cone Heads
When a versatile fly tying approach fits the way you fly fish, reach for HMH Cone Head Fly Tying Tubes. This useful package is perfect for tying tube flies, large or small, floating or sinking. Build a sleek and small fly for brown trout or a bulkier tube fly for striped bass on the Outer Banks. We like the way these tubes are packaged and the cut-to-length sizing makes them the best choice for anyone interested in tying flies on either 3/32” or 1/8” diameter tubes, with or without cone heads. HMH’s quality is unsurpassed by any competitors and it shoes from first wrap to whip finish. Dream up effective tube fly patterns and get creative – the fish will love them!
Leland on HMH Fly Tying
Brunswick, Maine has more than just abundant natural beauty to boast about. Since 1975, HMH Fly Tying Vises has been constructing fantastic tools for fly tyers. What’s perhaps been most instrumental in putting HMH on the map over the last several decades has been their tremendous efforts at championing the tube fly as well as the tools and materials needed to construct these unique fly patterns. HMH was one of the first players in the modern fly fishing and tying world to see the real (and then unrealized) value in tying with tubes (and the results these flies yield) and never looked back. Fly tyers and anglers haven’t looked back either; tying with tubes has enjoyed a new surge of lively growth and refinement over the years. HMH has played a hefty role in developing that momentum. We hope they continue to blaze the trail with innovative and useful fly tying products well into the future of flies.
HMH Fly Tying on Fly Tying Tubes – Cone Heads
“An assortment of 12 each of our large cut-to-length tubes, and an assortment of brass and black cone heads, and junction tubing. This versatile assortment gives you the flexibility to tie floating or sinking convertible tube flies for all types of fishing situations.”
HMH on HMH
“Since 1975, HMH vises have been giving tyers years of dependable service, longer than any other brand. The original HMH vise revolutionized the vise design. It incorporated components precision-machined from the highest quality materials, and included design features never before found together in a fly tying vise including 360-degree rotation, an exclusive disc drag rotary tension adjustment, and quick-change, hardened, interchangeable jaws. The individually-numbered Limited Edition Premium vise (now a collector's item) also incorporated an adjustable head angle so any hook could be set at the optimum level and angle.
In 2000, we re-introduced the vise line with some significant improvements. We re-designed the chassis, increasing its length, and tightened up tolerances to give the collet more support. And we built in a permanently lubricated bearing system. The results are very nice -- better rotation and better balance for the vise, both physically and esthetically. We also re-designed the Spartan vise so it is more versatile, stronger, and affordable.
HMH vises today still adhere to the same principals of simplicity, elegance, and power in its expanding line of fly tying vises and accessories. We pretty much started the rage in tube flies with our tube fly tool. Recently, we've introduced the tube converter tool, which converts an HMH vise with interchangeable jaw capability into the sweetest in-line rotary tube vise available. And for 2006, we introduced the Spinner, our first dedicated, in-line rotary tube vise.”