FLY TYING FUR & HAIR
Fur and hair offer the countless possibilities of use in fly tying
Discover our extensive range of high-quality furs and hair for fly tying. We offer many materials both in natural colours and carefully dyed versions while preserving the characteristic patterns and structures that make your fly patterns appear especially realistic. Many pelts come from wild animals ethically hunted in Germany and Austria. We carefully select and inspect all source materials to ensure excellent quality and workmanship. This means our furs and hair also meet the expectations of demanding fly tyers. In addition to natural materials from roe deer, deer, elk, hare, chamois and other animals, this category also includes artificial materials such as craft fur and synthetic zonker strips. Thanks to their outstanding properties, these materials are also perfectly suited for tying highly effective and attractive fly patterns.
FLY TYING FURS & HAIR – NATURAL MATERIALS WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
A TIMELESS ESSENTIAL FOR FLY TYING
Furs and natural hair have always been among the most important materials in fly tying, alongside feathers. Their unique structure, lifelike movement and exceptional versatility make them indispensable for countless fly patterns. Whether you're tying dry flies, nymphs, streamers, salmon flies or saltwater patterns, many of the world's most successful flies rely on natural fur to achieve their characteristic appearance and action.
In particular, deer hair, elk hair and hare's fur have been trusted by fly tyers for generations. Each material differs in stiffness, fibre structure, buoyancy and water absorption, making it suitable for a wide range of specialised applications.
THE RIGHT FUR FOR EVERY FLY
Every type of fur offers distinct advantages. Deer hair, with its hollow fibres, is highly buoyant and ideal for floating dry flies, sedges and spun-hair patterns. Elk hair is slightly coarser and more durable, making it an excellent choice for larger dry flies, bass bugs and bulky streamer heads. Hare's fur, on the other hand, is prized for its lively fibres and is one of the most versatile natural materials for nymphs, wet flies and dubbing blends.
Many premium natural dubbings are based on animal fur. Their fine underfur creates beautifully textured bodies with a highly natural appearance and blends perfectly with modern synthetic fibres.
ZONKER STRIPS, FUR PATCHES AND MORE
Our selection includes a wide range of zonker strips in various colours and fur types, together with carefully selected fur patches, masks and feet. Zonker strips are the preferred choice for tying streamers with outstanding movement, while complete fur pieces provide maximum flexibility for creating everything from realistic nymphs to highly specialised fly patterns.
NATURAL MOVEMENT THAT TRIGGERS STRIKES
Few materials produce such convincing movement underwater as natural fur. Even the slightest current or subtle strip brings the fibres to life, giving streamers, nymphs and other fly patterns an incredibly realistic action. This natural movement is one of the reasons why fur has remained an indispensable fly-tying material for generations.
RESPONSIBLY SOURCED, PREMIUM QUALITY
Many of the furs and natural hair we offer originate from wild animals legally harvested in Germany and Austria through responsible game management. Our range is complemented by carefully selected natural materials from leading manufacturers. The result is a collection of premium-quality materials that are easy to work with and appreciated by both beginners and experienced fly tyers alike.