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So I think this product is awesome! Yet it suffers from a bad name. Its not really bucktail. The properties are completely different. However its a very high quality and usable product. If you get it thinking you will expect it to be just like bucktail only "faux" than you will be disappointed. However, if you get it knowing what it should be used for, then you will be very happy.
This does not move quite as well in the water as bucktail, but when tied much longer, you get some movement out of it. So I would say this product is perfect for large pike flies, or longer tied flies, where you cannot find bucktail long enough. The fibers on this are very long, longer than any bucktail I can get. Being more stiff, I feel it works wonders as material to tie under craft fur, or some other softer fiber. It will help keep that material up, and not foul the hook. It also gives more darting action since the fibers are more stiff. And a more even and neat tie in since the fibers are not hollow and wont flair. The fibers are more slippery also, so make sure you cement your fly well, and tie in very tight as they will pull out on you with only 1-2 light wraps.
This is a tuff synthetic, straight, "hair"..It is quite stiff and course. I like the Fishair by Hareline much better for bucktail streamers. Not sure what i will use the faux bucktail for.
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