Create realistic segmentation, durable bodies, and lifelike translucency with Wapsi Vinyl D-Rib — one of the most versatile and effective materials available for modern and traditional fly tying.

Favoured by professional fly tyers and serious anglers alike, Vinyl D-Rib is designed to produce smooth, segmented bodies with a natural appearance that performs exceptionally well in the water.

Its unique “D” shaped profile allows the material to lay flat while still creating defined ribbing and realistic body taper. Whether you're tying delicate nymphs, large streamers, shrimp patterns, or Atlantic salmon flies, this material adds depth, durability, and movement to your flies.

Perfect for:
✔ segmented fly bodies
✔ translucent baitfish effects
✔ realistic shrimp patterns
✔ durable ribbing
✔ smooth tapered profiles
✔ wet fly and nymph bodies

Why Would Fly Tyers Love This Product?

Professional fly tyers appreciate materials that combine:

• durability
• realism
• ease of use
• versatility

And Wapsi Vinyl D-Rib delivers on all four.

This material is highly regarded for its:
✔ realistic segmented appearance
✔ durable flexible construction
✔ translucent natural finish
✔ easy body formation
✔ excellent wrapping control

The flat side helps create smooth even bodies while the rounded outer surface produces highly visible segmentation and subtle light reflection underwater.

For tyers targeting Atlantic salmon, steelhead, trout, and saltwater species, D-Rib remains a proven material for adding realistic profile and enhanced visual appeal.

Ideal for tyers looking to create:

• cleaner fly bodies
• realistic insect imitations
• translucent shrimp effects
• durable fishing flies
• professional-quality patterns

What Flies Is It Ideal For?

Wapsi Vinyl D-Rib is incredibly versatile and works exceptionally well on:

• Atlantic Salmon Flies
• Shrimp Patterns
• Steelhead Flies
• Nymph Patterns
• Scuds
• Czech Nymphs
• Stonefly Nymphs
• Worm Patterns
• Baitfish Streamers
• Wet Flies

Perfect for creating:
✔ segmented abdomens
✔ shellbacks
✔ ribbed bodies
✔ translucent underbodies
✔ realistic aquatic insect profiles

Especially effective on:

• shrimp and prawn patterns
• realistic trout nymphs
• modern salmon fly designs
• estaz and flash body combinations

A Must-Have Material For:

✔ Professional fly tying
✔ Atlantic salmon fly tying materials
✔ Realistic nymph patterns
✔ Shrimp fly materials
✔ Steelhead fly tying supplies
✔ Segmented fly bodies
✔ Durable ribbing materials
✔ Modern and traditional fly patterns