Jun 3, 2021 · Calf tail is hands down one of my favorite materials to use. From parachute posts to bonefish flies, I always find myself using calf tail over a substitute or mixed with it. It seems that there is more willingness from people to use, in my opinion, harder to …

Kiptails, or calf tails, are a very versatile material for tying flies. The hair has a crinkled texture and handles easily. It is most popular for hair wings and tails on flies and jigs.

Calf tail is essential for tying anything from split-wing dry flies, bonefish patterns, and smaller flies requiring finer, more crinkly hair than bucktail. These premium calf tails are expertly dyed by Hareline and are available in a ton of popular colors. 1" - 2.5" long hair fibers; 10" - 12" long tails

Tan calf tail. Straight fur, well dried , uniform color . Easy to work with. B . Bruce. Excellent Service. Everything was as promised. Top notch service and material. You may also like Quick view Calf Tail. $6.00 "Close (esc)" Recently viewed. Tying Tutorials. This page has links to all of our fly tying tutorials, including full recipes ...

May 3, 2020 · Tying jigs and flies using calf tail is a great way to learn about tying using a slick hair. Calf tail makes a good jig that are mainly used on smaller jigs ...

Calf tail is a versatile material widely used in fly tying for both dry and wet flies. It is particularly valued for its role in crafting wings, such as in Split Wing Dry Flies and Hair Wings, as well as in various wet and dry fly patterns.

Jan 28, 2016 · Calf (Kip) Tail is a very useful material with many applications in tying dry flies, streamers and bass bugs. The yellow calf tail I show here is what I use to tie the wings of the Mr. Rapidan Dry Fly series .

Use for tails and wings on many bonefish and redfish flies. Naturally sheds water. Approximately 2.5”+ hair length. Premium select calf tails

Calf Tail is a short fine hair that works dynamite for hair wings on streamers and Bonefish flies. The hair has a natural wave to it that helps keep a bundle together rather then flaring a lot. Best to use a medium or a large stacker for most applications.