Arctic fox fur is one of the most used materials in making streamers or more precisely these flies are called "Hairwings" precisely because their wings are made of fur. It is also extremely popular when tying fishing salmon flies either on hooks or tubes. After its widespread use with salmon flies, it quite naturally entered very quickly with streamers for other fish, as well as in saltwater fly fishing. The reason this material is a favorite of many tyers and anglers is the amazing play of the fur in the water - it pulsates with the slightest movement - either on the line or from the current and gives a very realistic look to the fly. Generally, coat lengths vary and it is advisable to inquire about this when purchasing to ensure that the particular color will do the job for you. In building the wing, you usually start with the shorter and lighter fur underneath and work your way up to the longer and darker ones that cover the rest and form the wing. Arctic fox can be used for streamer tails, it can be looped and hackled, it can be bundled and then clipped and shaped into a pike streamer head for example. The material is very easy to use and despite the good volume it creates in the water when tying itself, it does not accumulate on the hook at all and everything becomes very fine, especially in the area of the fly's head. When tying, after cutting the bundle from the fur with a small comb, separate the underfur (you can use it for dubbing) and with your fingers pull some of the hairs to form a taper on the bundle before tying it on the hook. Here is more information about arctic fox fur.
- Fly Tying
- Fur and Hair
- Arctic Mutation Fox Tail

