Coyote Fur

Searching for Coyote Fur For Fly Tying?  Look No Further! If you haven’t heard about coyote fur for saltwater flies, you are missing out! Many of you have been asking me where to purchase this fantastic natural material… so here you go!Coyote fur is quickly becoming one of my favorite materials for bonefish and permit flies for several reasons… and the more I tie with coyote fur, the more I like it. The natural tans, creams, grays, browns and blacks give it an extremely natural look, that blend will with mottled bottoms … just like the creatures that live there.The guard hairs on coyote fur are average between 2.5 -3 inches long on the back, and up 5 inches long in a patch between the shoulders known as the “mane” or “hackles”. These coarser bristles around the head are excellent for spinning in a dubbing loop and then wrapping to obtain a thick, full body. I use the shorter hair for the wing on bonefish flies, like Squimp, Gotcha’s or Charlie’s. The longer guard hairs closer to the ne