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First try with foxtail
The previous owner of the tail, over 20", wasn't using it any longer and I was happy to put it to use. This is an eighth ounce bass style jighead without the weed guard. I found about 60 of these heads at the flea market for $2, figured I couldn't go wrong. I think this should be a hit with the smallies we have around here, but time will tell. It's red fox and this section of the tail has black tips. He was a gorgeous animal, a shame to see him road killed. My first time fooling with this, it's real fluffy and should have lots of action when wet. That's a 1/16th #4 to show size comparison. Thanx for looking.......Skeet.
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Looking good Skeet, those smalls will get all over that.
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Just wait till you get the other dyed. You will tye fox when ever you can. My favorite tyeing material.
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Nice tie Skeet, good job! I like Fox a lot and have a lot of colors. They are a bit high cost when you have to buy them, but lots of hair on them and I love how most of it is nice thin and not stiff. Some natural ones are better than others, but the white and died ones are nice.
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Here is a picture of some Fox I dyed.
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That's good looking stuff Hunter. I'll prob just use this as is for now, but like you say, it's a great material.
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When you guys tie with fox do you leave the underfur in or comb it out before tying? I know it can bulk a body up fast. Probably use it both ways?
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The fur I'm using is off a Silver Fox coat. Not a lot of under fur on it.
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I'm not noticing a lot of underfur, maybe cuz it's the tail. For what I was tying bulk wasn't a bad thing. It is fluffy though.
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Skeet, my friend, that is one awesome looking jig. Very nice job!
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I picked up some pieces of arctic fox on a whim thinking to use it for salmon or steelhead jigs. Their fur sure is dense. Kind of like a longer version of rabbit fur. The patch of skin was maybe 1" by 2" and there was a ton of hair attached. I assume it's the same for other foxes?
I've seen a few roadkilled foxes and coyotes around here, but none since I started tying. I'm definitely keeping my eye out, though. I do see see badgers and squirrels pretty frequently. I know for squirrel you can use the tail and zonk the hide, but has anyone tried badger? Their hair looks pretty short.
