Deer Hair

[robbiejam]

I've just bought some deer hair, not sure why but I thought it would be a good idea at the time! Can anyone recommend a fly to tie that's quite easy considering I've never tied with the stuff before? Ideally a pattern that doesn't require a stacker to prepare the hair as I haven't got one yet.

Is it normally used in wet or dry flies? I have no idea if it floats or sinks

As always any help would be greatly appreciated

Rob.

[bill1]

Hi Rob

This is an easy one

Deer Hair Sedge

or this.

Dry Fly 'Expert': Nondescript Sedge...

I tried this for the first time the other day and the fish loved it. Thanks again to Gander for posting.

Gander's Winter Project.

I wouldn't worry too much about the stacker. I don't use one. It can be a bit fiddly getting the tips roughly level but personally, I find roughly level is good enough. I doubt that the trout mind too much.

[flytier07]

Deer Hair is used mostly in dries as it's hollow and floats well. Try a few deer hair emergers or such. If you want practise google up some muddler minnows. They'll give you loads of practise and will bring fish up-they also create a wake to wake them up. I managed without a hair stacker for years and even though I now have one I often forget to use it.

[dabhoy]

What kind of deer hair did you get Robbie as some are more suited to certain types of flies.

[robbiejam]

Thanks for the replies everyone and thanks for the links Bill - will give them a go

Dabhoy - this is the stuff I got (natural): Veniard Deer Hair - just noticed it says 'very buoyant' in the description.

Rob.

[bill1]

demo here on spinning the stuff, if you want to do muddlers etc.

HOW TO SPIN DEER HAIR - YouTube

HOW TO SPIN DEER HAIR - YouTube

[robbiejam]

Thanks Bill! I'll have a go at that this evening although I bet it's harder than it looks

Rob.