Troutline Tanned Pine Squirrel Skins

Troutline Premium Tanned Pine Squirrel Skins (Tamiasciurus douglasii) are an excellent choice for fly tyers looking to create highly realistic patterns with natural texture and subtle color variations. The fur from the Pine Squirrel has a unique speckled appearance with a blend of gray, brown, and red tones, giving your flies a lifelike quality that stands out in the water.

Why Choose Pine Squirrel for Your Fly Tying?

1. Superior Guard Fur: Unlike hare or rabbit, the thin and elastic guard fur of the Pine Squirrel offers exceptional flexibility and durability. It holds its shape in the water, allowing for lifelike movement that attracts fish effectively.

2. Natural and Varied Colors: The natural colors of Pine Squirrel fur—with speckled tones of gray, brown, and red—are ideal for creating realistic bodies and wings. These versatile colors can mimic the various aquatic insects and creatures that fish commonly feed on.

3. Perfect for Small and Medium Flies: The fur is well-suited for tying medium, small, and very small flies, making it an essential material for fly tiers working with delicate patterns. It is perfect for nymphs, wet flies, dry flies, and even small streamers.

4. Easy to Work With: The tanned skins are soft, pliable, and easy to handle, making them ideal for both beginners and experienced fly tyers. The material is simple to cut, shape, and incorporate into various fly tying styles.

5. Mixes Well with Other Materials: Pine Squirrel fur can be mixed with other materials like CDC, synthetic dubbing, or other natural dubbing materials to create a more complex and effective fly body. It can also be cut into strips for streamers, providing great movement and life-like action in the water.

6. All-Purpose Dubbing: When cut, the fur can be blended to create a fantastic all-purpose dubbing, which works for a variety of fly patterns. Whether you’re tying a small nymph or a larger streamer, Pine Squirrel dubbing will help you achieve a realistic, buggy look.

Tying Purposes:

• Guard Fur for Dubbing: The guard hairs are ideal for making dubbing and are considered a "must-have" material for every fly tyer. Their fine texture and natural shine give your flies a natural, finished look.
• Small Zonkers: The soft, tanned skin is perfect for tying small Zonker-style streamers down to size #14 hooks. The fur provides excellent movement in the water and mimics baitfish or aquatic insects.
• Streamers: The fur can be easily cut into strips for small streamers, offering great flexibility and a natural look. The movement of the fur in the water will attract fish, making it ideal for streamers targeting trout and other predatory species.

Benefits of Troutline Premium Tanned Pine Squirrel Skins:

• Natural Look and Movement: The combination of soft underfur and flexible guard hairs creates a natural profile in the water, with lifelike movement that entices fish.
• Versatility: Ideal for a wide range of fly patterns, from small nymphs and emergers to dry flies and streamers.
• Easy to Use: Soft, tanned skins are simple to cut and shape, making them great for beginners and seasoned tyers alike.
• Durability: The fur is long-lasting and holds up well under water, maintaining its natural appearance and movement even in challenging conditions.

Note: Please note that all solid colors, except black, are dyed over bleached skins.