Steelhead Anglers

What Mikael has done here is the first truly new innovation in fly tying in a long time. The combination of tubings and cones is unique in the fly tying world. Click on the link below to see how it goes together.

Frödin Tube Device

Finally a tubing needle that works! A tool that holds all four dimensions of the FITS tubing in a firm grip. This tool is compatible with almost all modern types of fly tying vices on the market. It will fit a lot of varying sizes of tubing as well. The needle is manufactured in hardened steel which makes it a lot stronger than previous needles on the market. This tool will make easier and more effective when tying your tube flies. It will most certainly make it more fun and give you better looking flies. The needle brings the FITS Tubing System to become the most complete and adapted tube fly system on the market today.

FITS - Frödin Improved Tube System

These plastic tubes are the single most important news in materials for tube flies, since the arrival of flashabou!! The release of these tubes on the market has changed the look of modern tube flies forever. By using the tubes as they are, or combining them with dubbing or translucent material, you can create a shine to the flies, unlike anything else. The tubing itself contains a lot of fluorescence, which makes it glow very well in low light conditions. By burning a Fl. Orange tube, together with a black Conehead, you will create a fluorescent orange band at the front of the Cone. The popular making of riffle-tubes now also becomes more exciting. A simple thing like using a small piece of fluorescent tubing in front of a free hanging hook, gives a new exciting look to your fly.

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FITS Turbo Cones

Wide profile cones to create a turbo vortex at the front of your tube fly. Developed by Mikael Frodin to work perfectly at the front of the FITS tubing.

Packages of 10 cones.

The cones are sized to fit the FITS tubing and the wing size. Use XS for micros on XS tubing with wings of 1-2 inches. Use S for wings of 2-3". Use M on XS tubing with wings of 3-4 inches. Use L for S tubing with wings of 4-6 inches.

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FITS Rubber Turbo Cone

Wide profile cones to create a turbo vortex at the front of your tube fly. Developed by Mikael Frodin to work perfectly at the front of the FITS tubing.

This ojne is soft rubber and can be cut and trimmed to get custom effects

Packages of 10 cones.

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FITS Tungsten Cones

This may seem like a traditional conehead, not much different from those already available on the market - but they sure are not!
These extremely thin tungsten cones have several advantages. They do have the traditional advantage of the weight concentrating properties in standard tungsten cones. The difference is that the thinner material in the cone makes them balance better in the water for their size. They create a perfect balance with SALAR tube hooks, no matter if you prefer double- or treble hooks. The shape of the cone makes it cut the water nicely, creating a good possibility for the fly to swim. These cones are designed to fit perfectly together with the FITS tubing system. The three smallest sizes fit the x-small tubing and the L size fits the Small size tubing. The cones will fit without any unnecessary dimensional difference or any need for stretching the tubing. Simply put, they just fit – FITS! The thin walled construction offers larger interior space. Finally, no more problems trying to fit tying thread and heads inside the cone.. Tie your flies as before, let the thin tungsten cone slide in place and melt a nice fluorescent edge that locks it securely. Your fly will have a perfect balance and your head will be stronger than any glue and varnish in the world – it FITS!

Packages of 10 cones.

X-small 2,5 x 4 mm 0,28 grams.
Small 3,0 x 4,5 mm 0,41 grams.
Medium 3,5 x 5,0 mm 0,61 grams.
Large 4,6 x 6,0 mm 0,86 grams.

Make 'em Swim by Mikael Frödin DVD

In his brand new tube fly DVD, Mikael Frödin shows you how to use the FITS tubing System to its full potential. Learn to tie flies that swim better than you imagined possible. The film covers everything from the simplest to more complex tube flies. You will be part of it all in both thoughts and action, gaining a better understanding for the use of this ingenious system and the latest tying materials, including fluorescent tubing and the FITS Turbo and tungsten cones.

This one is in English using FITS Tubes and Cones

Here is a review

Make’em Swim
by Mikael Frodin
Mountain Media
Sweden, 2008
approx. 120 minutes, DVD
suggested price $45.95

reviewed by Bruce E. Harang

This new DVD by Mikael Frodin is an excellent tutorial on using his tube fly tying products and the techniques he uses in tying his octopus style of tube fly. In addition, this DVD is done in English, and well done I would add. The author does a great job of discussing why he designed the FITS system of tubing, cone heads, turbo heads, and his new tube tying device. He explains his reasoning including illustration with several flies in a flow tank. The tying instruction starts with tying a very simple octopus style fly with a single color wing. He then ties more and more elaborate variations using a larger palette of materials and more of them on each fly. Thus, the techniques and tips are repeated a number of times allowing the viewer to more fully understand both the technique and the result. By watching the complete series of flies the viewer also gets the opportunity to pick up different construction tips and materials selecting tips as the author adds information with each pattern in the series. The octopus style of tube fly and the construction and design features obviously can be transferred to other patterns, tubes, and even to tying on hooks and shanks. The criteria for materials selection and preparation likewise have broad application. This DVD has excellent videogrphy, sound, editing, and scripting. The lighting and camera angles are well thought out and very ably executed.

Modern Salmon Flies - Tying on Tubes by Mikael Frödin DVD

The second film by Mikael Frödin. This time he shares his knowledge in tying great fishing flies on tubes. He shows you all his small tricks and basic skills, making you a master flytyer. It is easy to follow the systematic instructions, as the flies slowly grow into finished masterpieces.
You will learn to tie Micro tubes as well as large silhouette flies for night fishing. This film has something for everyone regardless if you are a beginner or an advanced tier.
The following flies are tied in this film: Dee Sheep, Phatagorva, Grey & Green, Barret Bimbo and Mikkeli Blue.
Playing time: 180 min.

Finally available with English Subtitles, AWESOME!

Step Tapered Tube Adapter

This adapter solves the problem of using different tubing diameters on a single fly body.

This is the needle used by Mikael Frödin in the Tube Tying DVD. Well, not the exact needle but one just like it.

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GUIDELINE Treble Tube Hooks

Extremely strong hooks with an extrordinary sharpness. The points of these hooks will easily penetrate the mouth and allow the hook to stay in place for the duration of the battle. The design of the hook does not allow the hook to bend and it will not make any cuts or extra wounds to the fishes mouth. Made of high density Japanese steel with black nickel coating.

The Medium Wire is the perfect choice for small flies and hitch tubes. The Heavy Wire is superior for large flies

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