Polar Bear Fur

[M W]

I gave a quick look thru the threads and didn't find anything on polar bear fur and its use.

Does anyone know of any patterns that use polar bear fur?

I've heard that it is hollow cored and seems it would be used for a dry fly, but I just don't know.

Any info. on this is appreciated.

[Humber Brad]

I know of a "Polar Wulff" pattern tyed by Rob Solo here in Newfoundland, but I would have to look up the pattern for you.

[bassman]

The Black Nose Dace is a good one. This is my version. John

Black-Nose Dace
Hook: Mustad 9575 #12
Thread: Black 100% Silk
Tag: Red Yarn, very short
Body: Flat Silver Tinsel
Wing: (Lower Third) - Polar Bear
(Middle Third) - Black Skunk
(Top Third) - Brown Bucktail
Head: Black Silk Covered with SHHAN

[M W]

Thanks for the info.

I'll have to do a little research on those flys. I find that a picture helps me a lot when tying.

[bassman]

Here is a link to the Black Nose Dace, right here on FAOL. John


http://www.flyanglersonline.com/feature ... rt129.html

[M W]

Bassman, Thanks for that link. I'm still trying to find my way around here.

From what I've seen so far this is a very nice site/forum.

[bassman]

Your very welcome any time I can be of help just let me know. Welcome to the site. John

[Normand]

I gave a quick look thru the threads and didn't find anything on polar bear fur and its use.

Does anyone know of any patterns that use polar bear fur?

I've heard that it is hollow cored and seems it would be used for a dry fly, but I just don't know.

Any info. on this is appreciated.

Be aware of the legal possession of polar bear fur!!

[Jayatwork]

Polar bear is not hollow. It once was the wing material of choice for many standard steelhead wetflies. It could be used for dry fly wings but there are much less expensive alternatives.

[darrell]

If you have some great - if not .... personally I wouldn't want to encourage you to drop sums of money on it - there's hair out there that is just as effective - and not as deerly exotic.

That's about it in that nutshell.