super hair

[herefishy]

I've just gotten into "bucktails and streamers" and need to get brown, white and olive bucktails, unless "super hair" is a substitute for them? Since this is an older book, maybe super hair hadn't come along yet. I have a lot of super hair on account of tying midges with it, but surely there must be applications for it in streamers. Any ideas?

[whatfly]

Works for streamers but in my opinion not a reasonable substitute for bucktail for freshwater flies. For saltwater fishing, I'd probably change my opinion. YMMV.

[chewydog]

I used chartreuse and white for pike flies in the 5-6 inch length range. Very effective and durable.

[Jack Hise]

I've used it on Clousers. Even Bob Clouser does!

[CoachBob]

I use A LOT of superhair, but it is NOT a substitute for bucktail.
First, it has no floatability.
Second, it will adhere to itself when wet, making one large piece.
Third, it will droop when wet.

[herefishy]

Thanks for the responses - off to search for bucktail. What patterns might I use the super hair for?