Bett's Z-Lon

Bett's Z-Lon

There are other types of this material but I find Bett’s to have just the right amount of sparkle and flash. Kinda like Goldilocks, not too much, not too little. It’s just right. I love it for trailing shucks and loop wings on emergers like the Iris Caddis.

Been using Bett's Z-Lon since my first trip to West Yellowstone nearly 20 years ago. Have decided I like the straight material for tailing shucks rather than the kinky material so decided to purchase a few different colors of the straight Z-Lon. I expect it will work just fine.

I’ve been using Z-Lon for parachute posts and emerger wings for many years. It’s not the cheapest of material but I like it so much the price is a mute point. I prefer the straight over the kinky for posts. It reflective fibers enhances drab colors like olive and black. I like the olive on parachute ants when fishing over picky fish. I treat it with a liquid floatant and shake off the excess with an elastic band made of Life Flex leg material.

Haven’t tried yet