Squirrel Tail | Natural Hair Fly Tying Material

Many salmon flies and larger trout flies call for a wing of squirrel hair. Most animals have hair that is hollow and a dense underfur to provide insulation. The tail of a squirrel however is pretty much all bone and therefore insultation is not needed. The Squirrel tail hairs are hard and shiny. They shed dirt and dust and do not clog up with water. This is important to the squirrel who uses his tail as a balance and also as an extra hand. It is also important for the fly tyer as it gives us a material that keeps it shape when wet and provides a constant profile for the fly.

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