DEVAUX Oxtail

CALF TAIL Calf Tail: dense, shiny hairs essential for parachutes and saltwater flies. Calf tail is a classic and indispensable material for tying many technical flies. Extracted from a whole tail, usually offered in natural white, it offers ideal hair density, great resistance, and a shine that significantly improves the visibility and attractiveness of flies on the water. It is a very versatile material, used in rivers, at sea, and in reservoirs. Its high density makes it a preferred choice for parachute flies. The hairs easily group into compact tufts, allowing for the creation of upright, straight, and highly visible wings, even in strong currents. Their natural rigidity provides excellent shape retention and ensures perfect balance of the fly on the surface. Calf tail is also very popular for making saltwater and salmon flies, notably due to its subtle shine and its ability to retain its shape when wet. The fibers remain well aligned, do not sag, and offer excellent swimming behavior when used in wings or as a complementary material. It is ideal for: parachutes (visual effect and buoyancy), Wulff patterns, saltwater and salmon flies, tail wings, dry flies requiring rigidity and visibility, small shiny wings for delicate imitations. Its pure white appearance can be left as is or dyed to adapt to other patterns, thus offering great creative flexibility. Its natural resistance guarantees excellent longevity of the flies. In summary, calf tail is a dense, shiny, rigid, and versatile material, absolutely essential for successful parachutes, Wulffs, saltwater, and salmon flies. Whole white tail RETAIL PRICE: €11.90