These flies are tied using the process of stacking deer hair. Stacking results in significant hair density that imparts a cork-like texture in the finished bug. The final shape is achieved by trimming the hair with scissors and razor blade.
A classic deer hair bass popper. This fly is tied with spun deer hair of alternating colors to achieve color disks. The final bug shape is achieved through careful trimming using scissors and razor blade.
Inspired by Royce Dam’s Arctic Shrew. This fly is tied with flared clumps of caribou on three articulated shanks. This fly demonstrates what I call “Raw Hair Work.” Raw hair work involves minimal post-processing. The finished look is achieved in large part as the fly is tied, without requiring trimming …
