Revisiting an old nemesis...

Craft fur. The first time I used it, I detested it.

Last night, I tied up some Clousers using it. I fished one today. The snook loved it.

They were small, but I'll take them any day...

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So, craft fur and I have made amends (durable, great movement, easier to manage than bucktail)
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The day before I walked El Jobean pier for the first time. Little snook all over, but I didn't have a rod! Beautiful day!

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Good job! :) I'm glad you didn't give up on it!

good going I love craft fur, I even found some almost 5" long...with flash-a-bou right in it. also found a way to dye it to.

Care to share your source? Thanks.

I have always used bucktail when tying clousers. I like your alternative and will have to give craft fur a try. Any particular brand folks are using?

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Originally Posted by TyroneFly

I have always used bucktail when tying clousers. I like your alternative and will have to give craft fur a try. Any particular brand folks are using?

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Rumpf and Hareline. I have some Just add H20 polar fibre on it's way. I think that might be better.

Craft fur seems better on top-bottom minnow patterns than Clousers, but having tail movement on a front weighted hook might imitate bottom feeding baitfish better since a lot of flies tend to float in saltwater. Fish-Fuzz used to be even better in some recipes than craft furs. Years ago El Jobean pier wasn't a real good place for fly rodding unless there weren't very many baited rods in the water. Now-a-days even more crowded.

Does craft fur come in different fiber lengths? What I have see seems a little short.

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Originally Posted by Uncle Jesse

Does craft fur come in different fiber lengths? What I have see seems a little short.

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The stuff at my local craft store is only 2.5 inches long. Rumpf and Hareline are both 3.5-4". Not sure if this helps!