Troutline Premium Tanned Grey Squirrel Half Skin – Soft, Natural Fur for Nymphs, Dry Flies, and Streamers
Troutline Premium Tanned Pine Squirrel Half Skin offers some of the finest fur available for fly tying. The Russian Grey Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) skins have an exceptional softness and are a beautiful addition to any fly tyer’s collection. The natural grey peppered color of the fur is perfect for a wide variety of flies, including nymphs, wet flies, and dry flies. Compared to the red belly and pine belly squirrel, the Russian Grey Squirrel is slightly larger, with longer, softer fur that is easier to work with.
Why Choose Russian Grey Squirrel?
- Unique Fur Texture: The guard hairs have a fine texture and a natural color that is increasingly difficult to find. The combination of softness and elasticity makes it ideal for nymphs, emergers, and spiky dry flies.
- Versatility for Fly Tying: The fur is perfect for creating lifelike nymph bodies, adding volume to thoraxes in dry flies, and giving emergers a natural buggy look. The guard hairs can be used to tie a variety of flies, including dry flies, nymphs, and streamers.
- Perfect for Zonkers and Streamers: The tanned skin can be easily cut into zonker strips for use in seatrout and river flies, adding movement and lifelike texture to streamers.
- Soft and Easy to Work With: This tanned skin is soft and easy to manipulate, which makes it a great material for both beginners and advanced fly tyers.
The skins are sourced from professional hunters, carefully selected, tanned, and re-selected to ensure only the highest quality. These skins are a must-have for anyone looking to create high-quality flies with natural and beautiful materials.
