Swiss Straw - Raffine

Swiss Straw, a great synthetic substitute for Raffine. - Raffiia one of troutcatchers top selling fly tying materials from Hareline, choose from a large colour choice.

Swiss Straw is an artificial / synthetic raffine, of which simulates the look and feel of natural raffia, the benefits are that it does not rot in water. Imported from the USA, Hareline Swiss Straw is soft and makes great coloured shellbacks, great wing cases, plus can be wrapped around your hook creating bodies without adding weight to your fly pattern. Another option is for tying realistic looking wing buds on buzzer patterns, you can also use your favourite permanent marker and coat with Bug Bond or Varnish for that stunning finish. When tying you will find Swiss Straw very easy to work with, it is flexible and brittle when dry, however moisten and you will find it becomes more pliable and translucent. It is also easily cut to shape, or use wing cutters to get realistic caddis wings.

Swiss Straw, imported from USA, 1 inch wide when laid completely flat, 14ft length on a card for easy access, choose your Swiss Straw from a range of 11 colours.