Product information "Wapsi Wild Boar Hair"
Wild Boar bristles are relatively stiff, flat and won't flair under the tension of the tying thread.
The tip of the bristle splitts into a few thinner fibres and the different color shades ranging between creme and dark brown make this product a very attractive fly tying material for legging on nymphs and bigger dry flies.
The tip of the bristle splitts into a few thinner fibres and the different color shades ranging between creme and dark brown make this product a very attractive fly tying material for legging on nymphs and bigger dry flies.
Though, probably the most popular pattern tied with Wild Boar Bristles is the famous Francis Salmon fly.
length of bristles: approx. 4,5 cm
self-service packed
About Wapsi:
Wapsi, founded in 1945 on the banks of the Wapsipinicon River in Iowa by Lacy Gee, is one of the oldest companies for fly tying materials. Originally specialising in the production of artificial flies, within three decades the family business developed into one of the largest manufacturer and wholesaler of tying materials in the United States. Today, Wapsi offers an impressive variety of products for fly tiers worldwide. The range includes a wide selection of feathers, furs, dubbings, rubber legs, wires and much more. The company's clever solutions for storing tying tools and its extensive range of accessories are outstanding. Despite the high quality, Wapsi remains true to its roots and offers all products at extremely fair prices.