ProTube Microtube System
Small Tubes, Big Results
Pro Micro Tubes are what happens when Scandinavian fly tiers decided that bigger isn't always better. These microtubes were designed specifically for the modern "Scandi" style—smaller, sparser, and surprisingly effective flies that swing through runs with finesse instead of brute force.
Why Micro Matters
Traditional tube flies can be bulky beasts, but micro tubes let you tie sleek, streamlined patterns that move naturally in the water and don't spook fish in clear conditions. The smaller diameter means less material, which translates to flies that swing with a more natural action and sink at a controlled rate. Plus, they're perfect for those days when fish want something subtle instead of a meal that looks like it escaped from a craft store.
Perfect For Tying
- Scandinavian-Style Flies: The intended use—sparse, elegant patterns that swing beautifully
- Steelhead Flies: Low-water patterns and summer runs where subtlety wins
- Atlantic Salmon: Classic patterns scaled down for selective fish
- Trout Streamers: Smaller baitfish imitations that don't overwhelm the fish
- Sea Trout: Coastal patterns that need to look natural in clear water
- Micro Intruders: All the movement, half the bulk
The Tube Advantage
Tube flies let you separate the hook from the fly, which means better hookups, easier hook changes, and flies that last longer because the fish never touch the actual fly body. Micro tubes take all those advantages and package them in a smaller, more versatile format.
Tying tip: Less is more with micro tubes. Keep your materials sparse and let the tube's movement do the work. You're tying Scandinavian style, not American excess.