CrustySpinnr 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Does anyone tie with or know of any patterns that require coyote fur? They are pretty thick around here and my in-laws do quite a bit of hunting. I figured maybe it might come in handy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soft-hackle 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Hi Crusty, I recently had my friend Nick Pionessa show me a muddler using coyote fur for the wing and tail. The fur is long, soft, and has some nice barring on it. The body was made from a mylar material-very reflective. The collar and head were fashioned from mule deer, which worked quite well when spun. I'd say coyote could be very useful given its characteristics. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbarnick 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Make sure to get rid of the bugs...fleas are usually thick on them varmints. If you have access to some the worst that can happen is you dont like it. It should make some real nice hair wings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inconnu 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Zonker strips if it is tanned, otherwise great hair wings on streamers etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisfish 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 you could always tie up some coyote tail nymphs. They're deadly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redleg 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2006 Great stuff that can be used for everything. Dies nicely too. You ever get too much send some this way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majestyja 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 i've got a coyote mask but I never used it, how about a gold ridded coyote's ear? do you think it would work? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaUP 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 that picture is just mildly disturbing chrisfish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly time 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 DUBBING!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longears 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 looks like he caught that wascally varmitt! I've got 2 coyote pelts but, never tyed with them. I suppose in this neck of the woods (Pacific NW) I could use it to tye streamers for Dogfish Or maybe some wet flies for Catfish... :hyst: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longears 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 just joking... Relly watch out for the fleas and Ticks in them though. All they eat is dead or sickly animals that are usually loaded with parasites. I believe if properly tanned they would make some nice hair wing flies, Streamers and wet flies though and as previously mentioned ,it takes up dye easily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soft-hackle 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 majestyja, Yes,--it'd probably make a really nice nymph! Tie and try I always say. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrustySpinnr 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2006 I would mostly be shaving the thing. Never had any experience with tanning hides,cept when my Dad caught me swearin when I was 8. If anyone knows how to tan it I would appreciate the info. I'm sure my in-laws wouldn't mind shooting another one. All the coyote's do around here is kill deer and domestic sotck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
