dadofmolly 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 I think this might be from a fox but have nothing to compare it to so I am only guessing. Hair is approx. 2 1/2 to 3" long with a lot of under fur, soft to the feel.. Looking at the back of it, it was used as trim on some clothing, probably a coat. Hair is about 3/4" long with guard hairs, grey under fur, really soft. Possibly rabbit, only it is a little different than my other rabbit fur. Hair is about 2" long, no under fur and krinkly to the touch. I'm guessing sheep fur or possibly alpaca but, again, I have nothing to compare it to. This stuff came with a bunch of other tying materials that were given to me and I'm hoping someone can help identify as the person who gave it to me doesn't tie and has no knowledge of the stuff.. Any help greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flicted 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 #2 looks like muskrat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatfly 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 Only guessing here but #1 looks like bear, #2 muskrat as Flicted mentioned, #3 wool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dadofmolly 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 Thanks, that helps and give me ideas as to where to go wih it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 does #3 have a hide on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemac1 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 #1 most likely Arctic Fox possibly Finn Raccoon. Finn Raccoon is widely used for fur trim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dadofmolly 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2019 does #3 have a hide on it? Yes, kind of thick, although I don't use much fur so it may not be as thick as I think. Thanks Guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjm 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2019 It might be easier for you to look at and compare with pictures at some of the big suppliers such ashttps://www.jsflyfishing.com/fly-tying-furshttps://www.bearsden.com/page106.htmlhttps://www.bobmarriottsflyfishingstore.com/fly-tying/fly-tying-materials/fur-hair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flicted 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2019 #1 looks too soft to be bear, could be wolverine, fox, hard to tell without handling it. #3 looks like wool of some sort, llama, sheep... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjm 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2019 I think #1 is coyote, #2 muskrat, #3 wool/lambs wool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dadofmolly 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2019 Thanks for all of the suggestions. After doing some research based on the various suggestions, pretty sure #1 is Finn Raccoon. As I was finishing up on the internet, my old feeble brain came to the wild idea that a more simple way would have been to take the 3 little patches to a fly shop and compare to what they have in stock, and then gone to the internet for help. Guess I can claim "Senior Moment -- brain fart". Any way, thanks guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 19, 2019 1) looks like brown bear 2) is blond nutria 3) rams wool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites