Troutline Premium Natural Tanned American Raccoon Skin Pieces – Light Barred for Realistic Flies
Troutline Premium Natural Tanned American Raccoon Skin Pieces are a fantastic addition to any fly tyer's collection. Sourced from high-quality American Raccoon (Procyon lotor), these skins are tanned to preserve their natural beauty and texture, making them ideal for creating lifelike and durable flies. The skins are lightly barred, showcasing beautiful, distinctive patterns with natural color variations that mimic the appearance of baitfish, shrimp, and other aquatic prey.
Each piece is carefully cut into 5x10 cm sizes, offering a manageable and versatile size for tying nymphs, wet flies, dry flies, and streamers. These pieces are ideal for creating streamer wings, tails, or legs due to their soft underfur and long guard hairs. The natural texture and movement of the fur provide a lifelike action that is especially effective in both freshwater and saltwater applications.
Why Choose Troutline’s American Raccoon Skin Pieces?
- Lifelike Texture: The soft underfur is perfect for creating realistic buggy fly bodies, while the guard hairs give the fly a natural spiky appearance that mimics the legs, antennae, or movement of small prey.
- Light Barred Pattern: The lightly barred coloration adds realism, making it ideal for imitating baby fish, shrimp, and other aquatic insects. This pattern is especially effective for streamers and micro baitfish flies targeting species like seatrout, trout, and bass.
- Versatile for Multiple Patterns: Perfect for dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, and streamers, these skins can be used for tails, legs, wings, and dubbing.
- Easy to Work With: Tanned to be soft, these skins are easy to cut and work with, making them a great choice for both beginner and experienced fly tyers.
- Durability: The tanned finish ensures that the fur holds its texture even in challenging conditions, making these skins ideal for flies that need to hold up well over time.
Ideal for Streamers and Zonkers:
These pieces are perfect for creating Zonker-style streamer patterns, providing excellent movement in the water, mimicking the movement of smaller prey like baitfish and crustaceans. The long guard hairs add a natural swimming action that helps attract fish in both freshwater and saltwater.
