Furs

Hairs and Furs for Fly Tying – A Variety of Materials for Crafting Effective Lures

Hairs and furs are among the most versatile materials used in fly tying. They not only offer a variety of textures but also colors and properties that enable the creation of realistic imitations of insects, small fish, and other aquatic creatures. In our store, you will find a wide selection of hides, zonkers, and tails, ideal for use in various fishing techniques. We offer products from renowned brands such as Hareline, FFGene, Wapsi, and Spirit River, ensuring the highest quality and durability of materials.

Types of Materials Available in Our Range

Hides and Hairs

Animal hides such as rabbit, squirrel, moose, and deer are primarily used to craft larger lures, such as streamers. These materials are naturally soft and flexible, allowing flies made from them to move in the water in a highly realistic manner.

• Rabbit skins are particularly valued for their fluffiness and softness, making them ideal for streamers meant to imitate small fish.
• Deer, moose, and doe hair are commonly used in tying dry flies such as Humpy or Caddis, where buoyancy is essential.

Zonkers

Zonkers are narrow strips of animal skin with hair, primarily used in streamers. These materials are exceptionally durable and flexible, allowing lures to have a natural movement in water. Zonkers are ideal for creating lures for large predators, such as trout, pike, and perch.

• Rabbit zonkers are the most popular due to their soft structure and wide range of colors, making them a great choice for a variety of lures.
• Mink zonkers and squirrel zonkers have shorter hair and are often used for smaller streamers.

Tails

Many fly fishers appreciate fox, squirrel, and deer tails for their durability and aesthetics. They are often used to create long, floating streamers and to imitate insects in dry flies.

• Polar fox tail is prized for its length, softness, and flexibility, making it an ideal choice for crafting streamers with smooth movements.
• Bucktail (deer tail) is a classic material for streamers, used in predator lures. Its stiffness allows for long, stable casts and durability in water.

Application of Hairs and Furs in Fly Tying

• Streamers – hairs and furs are indispensable in streamers, especially those intended for large predatory fish. Rabbit zonkers give lures a natural, wavy motion that attracts fish.
• Dry flies – deer, moose, and doe hair are invaluable in tying dry flies. These materials float on the water surface, allowing for the creation of lures that mimic floating insects.
• Nymphs and wet flies – natural furs, such as squirrel and raccoon, are perfect for building the bodies and thoraxes of nymphs and wet flies, giving them a realistic texture and weight that ideally imitates the natural movement of insects in water.

Our Offer – Trusted Brands

In our store, you will find fly tying materials from renowned manufacturers, such as:

• Hareline – offering a wide selection of hides, zonkers, and furs characterized by excellent quality and durability.
• FFGene – known for its rich color palette and excellent material properties, especially recommended for streamers and wet flies.
• Wapsi – offering a variety of furs and hairs, ideal for both streamers and dry flies.
• Spirit River – a brand whose materials stand out for their durability and innovative features, such as UV zones that increase lure visibility in water.

Why Choose Our Materials?

• Versatility of Use – a wide selection of hides, zonkers, and furs allows for creating various lures, from streamers to dry flies and nymphs.
• Top Quality – materials from reputable manufacturers ensure durability and lure effectiveness.
• Diversity of Colors and Textures – from classic, natural shades to more modern, vibrant colors, our materials offer a full range of possibilities for crafting attractive lures.

Explore our wide range of hairs and furs, allowing you to create unique, realistic flies ready to meet the challenges of any fishing spot!