Description
One of those materials that's tough not to love, Arctic Fisherman's Finn Raccoon Variety is an excellent deal for the tier that can't get enough of this material. In this variety pack, you get seven different colors of very high-quality Finn Raccoon. Finn Raccoon is a material that's been coveted by steelhead and salmon anglers for years, and with this pack, Arctic Fisherman makes getting a range of colors affordable and accessible. A natural material that has a dense underfur and long guard hairs, Finn Raccoon provides realistic movement like no other, and although it's most commonly associated with tying flies to swing up anadromous fish, it's a material that's equally effective when tying small saltwater crustaceans as well as large streamers for species like pike, striped bass, and more.
Uses
Although Finn Raccoon is most commonly associated with tying overwings and wings on tube flies and other salmon/steelhead patterns, it's a material with more versatility than just that. With dense underfur and long guard hairs, this natural material keeps its shape in the water and provides lifelike movement, making it a great option for tying streamer wings and tails, as well as smaller patterns like those you'd use to chase bonefish and other saltwater species. Finn Raccoon is also a good choice for building composite and dubbing loops. With Arctic Fisherman's Finn Raccoon Variety Pack, you'll be able to stock your box with nearly every attractive color that you need to convert those tough fish.
Comparisons
A similar option to Finn Raccoon is Hareline's Arctic Fox Tail Hair. Like Finn Raccoon, Arctic Fox Tail Hair has a dense underfur with long guard hairs and these two materials can be used for similar applications. While Arctic Fox and Finn Raccoon are pretty close to one another, one notable difference between the two is that Finn Raccoon tends to be much softer and a bit more limp than Arctic Fox Tail Hair.