{"product_id":"natural-pine-squirrel-skin-for-fly-tying-nymphs-zonkers","title":"Natural Pine Squirrel Skin for Fly Tying Nymphs \u0026 Zonkers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Pine Squirrel Skin for Realistic Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring more lifelike movement and texture to your fly patterns with this whole natural pine squirrel skin. Selected for its dense, soft hair and natural mottling, it's ideal for tying Zonker strips, nymphs, emergers, small streamers and leech patterns. The fur's natural color and taper help you create flies that sit right in the water and move with convincing, subtle animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whole pine squirrel skin measures approximately 22 cm x 10 cm, giving you ample material for a wide range of trout and grayling patterns. The short, dense hair is easy to handle at the vise and clings well when dubbed, allowing you to build buggy, segmented bodies with very little waste. Cut narrow strips for Zonker-style flies with a lively, pulsing action, or use clumps of fur for collars, thoraxes and dubbed bodies on nymphs and emergers. The included soft squirrel fur also works well as a natural dubbing material, either on its own or blended with other fibers to fine‑tune texture and translucency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hide retains its natural mottled appearance, adding subtle contrast and depth to your flies without the need for added markings. This makes it especially useful when imitating a variety of aquatic insects, leeches and small baitfish in clear or pressured waters. Whether you are filling a working fly box or refining proven patterns, this squirrel skin offers consistent, reliable tying material in a compact, easy-to-store format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's a Smart Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile material suitable for Zonker strips, nymphs, emergers, small streamers and leech patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, dense hair creates buggy, realistic bodies and collars with excellent movement in the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural mottled coloration adds lifelike contrast and helps imitate a wide range of aquatic prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: Is this a full skin or just cut strips?\u003cbr\u003eA: It is a whole pine squirrel skin, allowing you to cut your own strips, clumps and dubbing as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: Can I use this as dubbing material?\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The soft squirrel fur is well suited to dubbing bodies and thoraxes, either alone or blended with other fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: What patterns is this best for?\u003cbr\u003eA: It works particularly well for Zonker-style streamers, leech patterns, as well as nymphs and emergers that benefit from a buggy, mottled appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: Is the color dyed?\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The skin retains its natural coloration and mottling, providing a realistic, understated look in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HitMyNeed","offers":[{"title":"white-belly","offer_id":49775373910293,"sku":"100000480_WHITEBELLY","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"red-belly","offer_id":49775373943061,"sku":"100000480_REDBELLY","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6105\/5509\/files\/natural-pine-squirrel-skin-for-fly-tying-nymphs-zonkers-white-belly-1-hitmyneed.jpg?v=1770968439","url":"https:\/\/hitmyneed.com\/products\/natural-pine-squirrel-skin-for-fly-tying-nymphs-zonkers","provider":"HitMyNeed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}