MFC - Kreelex Fish Flash

MFC – Kreelex Fish Flash – Multi-faceted, crinkled flash for bold, eye-catching flies.

Montana Fly Company’s Kreelex Fish Flash is a highly reflective, crinkled flash material that takes your flies to the next level. Designed for tying the famous Kreelex fly, it also works beautifully in chironomids, streamers, and a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater patterns. Unlike traditional lateral scale or holographic flashabou, Kreelex Fish Flash features a multi-faceted surface and unique crinkle that creates unmatched sparkle and lifelike texture in the water. Easy to work with and available in vibrant colors, MFC – Kreelex Fish Flash is a must-have material for tiers who want to craft durable, fish-attracting flies that stand out in all conditions. Shop online or visit Drift Outfitters in Toronto for expert advice and fast shipping anywhere in Canada.

• Montana Fly Company signature material
• Flash material with a crinkled texture
• Holographic and metallic variants
• Used for the Kreelex Minnow

Q: What is fly tying flash and why is it used?
A: Fly tying flash refers to reflective or iridescent synthetic materials added to flies to imitate the shimmer of fish scales or catch light underwater. Flash enhances visibility and attraction, helping trigger strikes from predatory fish in all light conditions.

Q: What types of flash materials are available?
A: There are many kinds, including Krystal Flash, Flashabou, Lite-Brite, Angel Hair, UV flash, and Pearl Mylar tinsel. Each offers different levels of sparkle, stiffness, and movement for specific fly styles.

Q: How do I decide how much flash to use?
A: Less is usually more. A few strands add subtle life-like shimmer, while too much can overwhelm the fly. For trout and steelhead patterns, use it sparingly; for baitfish or saltwater flies, use more for added attraction.

Q: Can flash be used in both freshwater and saltwater flies?
A: Absolutely. Flash materials perform well in any environment. In freshwater, they mimic insect glint or minnow flash; in saltwater, they replicate the bright scales of baitfish like sardines and anchovies.

Q: What’s the difference between Flashabou and Krystal Flash?
A: Flashabou is soft and highly reflective—perfect for streamers and baitfish patterns. Krystal Flash is finer, twisted, and slightly stiffer, adding a textured sparkle that works well for wings, tails, and underbodies.

Q: Are there UV or glow-in-the-dark flash materials?
A: Yes. UV flash reflects ultraviolet light, increasing visibility in low-light conditions, while glow flash emits light in the dark, ideal for deep-water or night fishing.

Q: How should I attach flash to a fly?
A: Tie it in at the tail, wing, or body depending on the pattern. Trim to desired length and distribute evenly to maintain balance and symmetry.

Q: Why carry fly tying flash at Drift Outfitters?
A: Because flash brings flies to life. Drift Outfitters stocks premium flash materials from Hareline, Wapsi, Flybox, and Semperfli so tiers can create patterns that shimmer and move naturally in any water condition.