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Thin Skin Transparent Material

Thin Skin Transparent Material

Regular price $3.45 USD
Regular price Sale price $3.45 USD
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Thin Skin is a flexible, semi-transparent sheet material designed for creating lifelike fly patterns. With a peel-away paper backing, it’s easy to cut into precise shapes and apply cleanly to a variety of fly styles. Thin Skin features a subtle sheen and comes in a range of natural and flashy colors, making it a favorite among fly tyers who demand realism and durability in their patterns.

Best Uses:

Thin Skin excels as a shellback or wing case material on nymphs and scuds, such as the Scud, Sow Bug, and Pheasant Tail Nymph. It’s also ideal for crafting thorax covers, crustacean bodies, and stonefly backs. When ribbed or combined with UV resin, Thin Skin produces a segmented, translucent look that imitates natural insects and aquatic life with exceptional accuracy.

Key Features:

  • Flexible and easy to work with

  • Backed with paper for precision cutting

  • Semi-transparent for natural appearances

  • Durable and suitable for both freshwater and saltwater flies

  • Works great with UV resins and epoxies

Thin Skin is a transparent, 0.006" thick, elastic, sheet material that is easy to use. Uses include: wing cases for nymphs, and backs for scuds, sowbugs, crayfish, shrimp, and caddis larvae.

Cut the thin skin to the desired size and then remove the paper backing. To cut straight, narrow strips, use a razor blade or Exacto knife against a straight edge.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping Information

We ship orders Tuesday through Saturday. Orders placed before 12:00 PM EST are typically processed the same day. Orders placed after 11:00 AM EST or on weekends will be processed the next business day (our USPS closes at 11:30.

Shipping Options

  • Standard Shipping (USPS / UPS Ground): 3–7 business days
  • Expedited Shipping (UPS 2-Day): 2 business days
  • Overnight Shipping (UPS Next Day Air): 1 business day

Shipping times are estimates and may vary during peak seasons or due to carrier delays.

Free Custom Rigging & Spooling

When you purchase a fly rod outfit from Murray's Fly Shop, we are happy to professionally spool your reel with line and backing at no extra charge before shipping. To take advantage of this service, please email us your order number after checkout and specify your preferred retrieve (left-hand or right-hand wind) and reel color preference.


Return Policy

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you are not happy with your order for any reason, we are here to help.

Returns

  • Items may be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange.
  • Items must be in original, unused condition with all original packaging and tags attached.
  • Custom-spooled reels and fly lines that have been used on the water are not eligible for return.
  • Sale and clearance items are final sale and cannot be returned.

How to Return an Item

  1. Email us at [info@murraysflyshop.com] with your order number, valid phone number and reason for return.
  2. We will provide a return authorization and shipping instructions.
  3. Pack the item securely and ship it back to us. We recommend using a trackable shipping method.
  4. Once we receive and inspect the return, we will process your refund or exchange within 5–7 business days.

Damaged or Incorrect Items

If you received a damaged or incorrect item, please contact us within 7 days of delivery and we will make it right at no cost to you.

Warranty Claims

Many of the products we carry — including Orvis, Scott, Winston, and St. Croix fly rods — come with manufacturer warranties. If you need to make a warranty claim, please contact us and we will help guide you through the process with the manufacturer.  Please follow all instructions included with your rod, reel, waders regarding registration requirements.  (Almost all Fly Rod Manufacturers require registration for your warranty to be valid.)


Contact Us

Questions about your order, shipping, or a return? We're happy to help.

  • Email: info@murraysflyshop.com
  • Phone: 540-984-4212
  • Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9-4 | Saturday 9-3 | Sunday Closed - All times are Eastern Time Zone
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