Josh Varner’s Short Fine Deer Hair
Josh Varner’s Short Fine Deer Hair is cut and selected specifically for small terrestrials, comparaduns, and wings that require tight, clean stacking. The fibers are short, dense, and remarkably uniform—ideal for the kind of precision dry-fly work where lesser hair falls apart. Each patch is carefully chosen for consistency, color clarity, and packability at the bench.
Features
- Short, dense fibers ideal for small wings and tight stacks
- Premium hand-selected patches from northern deer
- Minimal underfur for clean, easy preparation
- Excellent compression for durable, balanced flies
- Natural colors with consistent texture across patches
Why We Use It
We reach for Varner’s Short Fine Deer Hair when we need small flies to behave perfectly. The density and short fiber length allow us to create wings and posts that sit clean on the hook and stack down tight without flaring out of proportion. It’s reliable, predictable hair that performs exactly how we need it to when tying small to mid-sized dries.
