UV Enhancer

UV Enhancer combines UV-reactive and translucent synthetic flash for controlled highlights without a thick tinsel body. Use small amounts where you want a subtle hotspot; use fuller bunches to build an obvious attractor wing.

UV Enhancer Key Features and Benefits

• Ten available colour options cover pearls, subdued natural shades and brighter accents.
• Mixes UV-responsive appearance with fine fibres that can be handled as a winging or tailing bundle.
• Strands can be blended with other fibres rather than making a complete rigid wing.
• At fishing depth, reflected light and contrast can make wing edges or hotspots easier for fish to notice; the effect depends on available light and conditions.

Top Tips for Using UV Enhancer

• Separate out a few fibres rather than tying the whole hank into a small hook.
• Blend a muted shade with an olive or tan dubbing body when only the shoulders should be highlighted.
• Keep UV Enhancer just beyond the lure tail so the material cannot wrap around the hook during a retrieve.
• Inspect the fly under natural light as well as a UV torch: UV-reactive material does not necessarily glow after charging.

Fly Patterns and Uses for UV Enhancer

• For Damsel nymph lures, a restrained olive or pearl strand through the tail gives a shifting highlight while preserving the nymph profile.
• When tying Blob and FAB attractors, add a short coloured hotspot to increase contrast around the body.
• On Small trout streamers, work a few fibres into the wing for a slim, flashing lateral line.
• In Saltwater baitfish flies, incorporate a fuller blended bunch to help the wing stand out during a fast strip.

UV Enhancer Frequently Asked Questions

Does UV Enhancer glow in the dark?

It should be treated as a UV-responsive/reflective fly-tying flash, not assumed to be a rechargeable glow-in-the-dark material.

Can it be blended into an existing wing?

Yes. It works particularly well as a small number of fibres among synthetic hair or natural hair, rather than as a dense topping.

Which colours suit subtle trout dressings?

Pearl, olive, grey and tan can give quieter effects; brighter pinks and oranges suit attractor patterns and more obvious hotspots.

What complements UV Enhancer when tying a fly?

Useful partners are Mobile for a flexible flashing wing base and Fluoro Fibre - Just Add H20 for contrasting fluorescent gill or cheek accents.