Fly tyers, rejoice! We're thrilled to introduce a fantastic new material to your fly-tying arsenal: Tanned Eastern Grey Squirrel Skins. These skins offer a wealth of possibilities for creating lifelike and fish-attracting flies.
Why You'll Love Tying with Squirrel Fur:
- Beautiful Speckled Tones: The fur boasts a stunning array of greys and browns, mimicking natural prey and adding a touch of realism to your flies.
- Perfect Texture: The underfur is dense and soft, while the guard hairs are thin and elastic, ideal for nymphs, wet flies, and even dry flies.
- Superior Dubbing: Cut the fur for a fantastic all-purpose dubbing, perfect on its own or when mixed with CDC, synthetics, or other materials.
- Zonker Strips for Streamers: Need small, vibrant streamers? Squirrel skins can be cut into effective strips for enticing patterns on hooks down to size #14.
- Unique and Versatile: Compared to hare or rabbit, squirrel fur offers a thinner, more elastic guard hair, opening doors to new creative possibilities.
- Species: Sciurus carolinensis
Must-Have Material:
Squirrel fur is a true gem for fly tyers. Its natural beauty, versatility, and ease of use make it a valuable addition to any fly-tying kit. The tanned skins are soft and manageable, perfect for crafting small zonkers with meticulous detail.
