Hareline Hollow Tubing

Hareline Hollow Tubing is a unique product that has tons of uses for a creative fly tyer. It is a semi-transparent hollow tubbing with built-in stretch. It is a great material for creating bodies on a number of fly patterns. It is extremely versatile in the number of colors and the sizes available. Uses Patterns and Tying Techniques - Typically, Hareline Hollow Tubing is used to create bodies on nymphs and streamers. It can be stretched to make the tubing and body flatter, or it can be wrapped in a relaxed way to make great segmentations. Wire can also be inserted into the tubing to create contrast. Comparisons Hareline Hollow Tubing vs Hareline D Rib- The main difference between Hollow Tubing and D Rib is the shape. The Hollow Tubing is round and hollow where the D rib is shaped like a capital D in cross-section. Example Flies Nymphs - Hareline Hollow tubing is perfect for making realistic and easy body on nymph and midge patterns like the Tube Midge. You can also use the tubing for bodies on Crazy Charlies and other small shrimp and flats flies. It is also a great option for caddis pupa and larva patterns. Pack Size and Physical Description Approximate Dimensions - Micro for hooks 18 and smaller .02in Midge hooks 14-18 .03in Standard hooks 14 and up .04in Pack Size - One roughly 30in length per pack. **These sizes may vary based on manufacturer packaging**

Rabbit Strips have long been a staple fly tying material for tyers around the world. Many people think of freshwater flies when they think of rabbit strips, but these strips can be used to tie a variety of different streamers. These strips offer a flowing, full profile to any streamer and are great for freshwater and saltwater flies alike. Hareline’s selection includes a large variety of colors and styles. These Magnum strips are thick, full, and offer great durability when frayed or worn. If you’re looking for the fullest rabbit strip to tie your next ‘big bug’, try Hareline’s Magnum Rabbit Strips.

Uses

Patterns and Tying Techniques - Typically, Magnum Rabbit Strips are used for tails on larger streamers. They can also be used for dubbing loops. The strips can be tied in, palmered, or wrapped to add dimension and in-water action to any streamer.

Comparisons

Magnum Rabbit Strips vs Rabbit Strips - The Magnum Rabbit Strips are wider and thicker than the regular Hareline Rabbit Strips. The increased width and hair thickness give larger flies a more full profile and can be seen more easily by hungry fish. Hareline’s regular Rabbit Strips come in pack sizes of four strips whereas Magnum Rabbit Strips come in pack sizes of three strips.

Example Flies

Streamers - These strips are perfect for tying streamers including a Pike Bunny, Tarpon Toad, Zonker streamer and a Dolly Llama streamer. Other popular uses include Sculpin patterns, various Steelhead patterns, and some saltwater flies like the ‘Bonito Bunny’.

Pack Size and Physical Description

Approximate Dimensions - These strips are approximately a foot in length with a base strip width of approximately ¼ inch. The rabbit hare itself is roughly an inch long.

Pack Size - Three long, thick rabbit strips are included in each pack. These strips can be cut into smaller pieces depending on the desired use. The strips come in a plastic bag that’s roughly 5.5 inches by 3 inches.

**These sizes and dimensions may vary based on manufacturer changes**