Caribou Uses

[Bob Widmaier]

I have a patch of Caribou fur I purchased sometime ago and have used it to tye some "Caribou Caddis" in place of elk hair. I was wondering if anyone had any other particular patterns where they have used caribou? It is softer than elk hair and floats very well.

Thanks.

Dr Bob

[flybinder]

I've used Caribou for tails, and/or wings, where deer or elk has been called for.
"Just cuz I had it", and for no other, real, reason really. Although the boo I have is very light in color so it does make a nice "sight visual" type fly when used as a wing.
Unfortunately, at least MINE anyway, is not as hardy as deer hair and not even close to as durable as elk. So, I haven't used it all that often.

[Deezel]

Spun and clipped dry fly bodies, like 'Irresistables', Goddard Caddis' or similar. Caribou hair is easy to work with in these applications.

Deezel

[Buddy Sanders]

Great for spinning bass bug type flies!!

A bit softer than deer, so the bugs are softer but float just as well (or better). Sounds a bit different in the water.

Buddy

[Squatinbush]

Also an excellent material for any large extended body mayflies like green drakes.

[Bob Widmaier]

Thanks for the great suggestions.

Time to try some at the bench!!

Dr Bob