Veniard Moose Body Hair - Natural

Veniard Moose Body Hair is one of the best dry fly and nymph tailing materials available. It is a stiff, straight, primarily dark colored hair with a glossy appearance and a medium texture. The hair is attached to the hide and is primarily black to dark brown in color with some tan and white hairs thrown into the mix. The moose body hair, measuring approximately 2 1/2-inches long, is shorter than the mane but still makes very nice wings on medium to small dry flies. Veniard Moose Body Hair stacks quickly and easily making it perfect for humpies, wulffs and salmon patterns where a dark wing is desired.

Properties:

• Stiff and Hairy: Moose body hair is stiff and features a hollow core, making it buoyant and ideal for dry flies.
• Fine Texture: The hair has a fine taper from base to tip, allowing for realistic segmentation and a good dubbing substitute.
• Natural Sheen: Moose body hair has a natural sheen that can add a touch of iridescence to your flies, mimicking some aquatic insects.
• Durability: This material is surprisingly strong and durable, holding up well to wear and tear during fishing.

Recommendations for Use:

• Dry Fly Bodies: Moose body hair is a classic choice for dry fly bodies, particularly for larger flies like caddis pupae and emergers. Its stiffness helps create a realistic profile, while the hollow core adds buoyancy.
• Tails: The stiff barbs can be used to create segmented tails for nymphs and emergers, adding a touch of realism.
• Legs: Strands of moose body hair can be used to create segmented legs for some aquatic insects, especially larger mayflies and stoneflies.
• Wing Cases: Small pieces of moose body hair can be incorporated into wing cases for some dry fly patterns, adding texture and a subtle sheen.

Of course, if you want to create all sorts of natural looking fly patterns, then our ever growing range of natural feathers is the ideal place to start. Aside from all the hackles, marabou, Coq De Leon and Cul De Canard that we have on offer, you can find some real gems the Other Feathers Category of the Troutlore Flytying Store.

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