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Smhaen Material Guard

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Product Code
24A0077
£14.59

An ingenious device for holding back material whilst working on the head of a fly.

  • Designed to give the fly tier a kind of third hand in the fly tying process, which means it is a helping tool to keep the fly tying materials away from the work area.
  • Very often the fly tier is using some stiff, light and fluffy materials, these materials are often pointing into the work area, and it can therefore sometimes be problematic for some fly tiers to keep it away from that area.
  • This means that one of the hands is blocked by holding the fly tying materials in place. This is where SMHAEN Material guard comes in.
  • A unique design, it can be passed over the fly even though the tying thread is still on the fly. In the same way, it is very easy to remove it again, as it is simply pulled backwards away from the fly.
  • When varnishing the head of a fly, the material guard can be really good, as you very often need both hands free.
  • This tool gives the fly tyers new possibilities in their fly tying.
Delivery

FREE STANDARD UK DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £30*
Delivery to Republic of Ireland is FREE on orders over £150
Delivery to the EU & Channel Islands is FREE on orders over £399

Orders under £30 can be delivered for £3.49 via our standard UK delivery service. For full details, pricing and delivery terms please view our delivery information and charges page.

When purchasing from Sportfish from outside of the UK, you will not pay UK VAT. Therefore it is the customers responsibility to check and settle their own customs charges when goods arrive.

Returns and Exchanges

We will gladly exchange or refund your unused purchase if you return it to us in a saleable condition and in its original undamaged packaging within 28 days of receipt. Your receipt or proof of purchase will be required.

For full details and terms please view our returns and exchanges policy.