Calf Tails

Veniard Calf Tails

Fly Tying Material

• Premium Quality: Made from natural calf fibres for realistic fly patterns.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for wings, tails, and bodies of flies.
• Range of Colours: Available in vibrant colours to match different insects and baitfish.
• Durable and Flexible: Ensures longevity and realistic movement in water.
• Trusted Brand: Veniard is a well-known name in fly tying, ensuring reliable quality.
• Perfect for Small Flies: Suited for smaller flies requiring a refined crinkly look.
• Ideal for Various Patterns: Excellent for split-wings dry flies, bonefish patterns, hair-winged salmon, and sea trout patterns.
• Calf Tail: Ideal for parachute pillars and small hair wings.

Top Tying Tips for Using Calf Tails

• Trim the fibres to the desired length before tying.
• Use a fine-tooth comb to separate and align fibres for a neat finish.
• Combine different colours to create unique and attractive fly patterns.
• Secure the fibres tightly to the hook to prevent slipping.
• Experiment with different proportions to achieve the desired buoyancy and movement.

• Royal Wulff: Uses calf tail for the white wing posts, providing high visibility and buoyancy.
• Adams: Employs calf tail for the upright wings, aiding in flotation and visibility.
• Muddler Minnow: Calf tail is used for the underwing, giving the fly a lifelike profile.
• Zonker: Utilises calf tail for the tail section, adding realistic movement to the fly.
• Caddis Fly: Calf tail fibres are used for the wings, imitating the natural appearance of caddisflies.
• Collie Dog: Features calf tail for the long flowing wing, essential for creating lifelike salmon flies.
• Hair Winged Salmon Fly: Calf tail is used for the wing, providing buoyancy and a natural look.
• Sea Trout Fly: Employs calf tail for the tail and wing, mimicking small baitfish and attracting sea trout.
• Bonefish Patterns: Utilises calf tail for the wings and tails, ensuring durability and lifelike presentation.
• Parachute Pillars: Calf tail is perfect for creating the parachute posts, providing stability and visibility.