Veevus "Body Quill" Body Material Thread - 30m

VEEVUS Body Quill Thread

The VEEVUS Body Quill is a translucent synthetic thread designed to create slim, realistic bodies on nymphs, buzzers and small dry flies.

Its flat, multi-strand structure produces clean segmentation and a modern quill-style finish. When coated with UV resin, the body gains depth, shine and durability.

The translucency also lets you fine-tune the shade by varying the number of wraps or the colour of the underbody.

Key features

• Translucent quill look: slim, realistic bodies with a deep effect.
• Flat & multi-strand material: even wraps, easy segmentation.
• Perfect under UV resin: glossy finish, vibrant colour and excellent durability.
• Versatile: bodies, tags, heads, and even ribbing for certain patterns.

Technical specifications

Recommended uses

• Bodies for nymphs, buzzers, midge, small dry flies (slim bodies).
• Can be used as ribbing with spaced wraps.

Tying tips

• Underbody: build a smooth, even underbody (with fine tying thread) to make wrapping easier, improve segmentation and enhance the translucency of Body Quill. The underbody colour directly affects the final shade: light for a brighter look, dark for a stronger, more contrasted result.
• Colour depth: the translucency effect increases with coverage - the more the wraps overlap (tight wrapping), the darker and deeper the colour becomes. Conversely, a more open wrap produces a lighter, brighter finish.
• Finish: apply a thin, even coat of UV resin (or varnish) - it boosts gloss, intensifies colour, enhances depth and makes the body noticeably more durable.

VEEVUS Body Quill colours (codes BQ1 to BQ16)