Hareline Ripple Ice Hair 4 inch

Hareline Ripple Ice Hair 4 inch is a loose synthetic fibre material for streamer wings, tails and layered baitfish profiles. The exact 4-inch length is easy to control on small and medium hooks, while the rippled fibre texture adds surface character to the finished fly. Its reflective finish supplies a moving point of light as the fly is retrieved, either through a complete wing or as a restrained accent between other layers.

Construction and use

Select a small bundle and secure it firmly to the hook shank instead of creating an overly dense clump. The rippled texture may remain visible in the wing or be partly enclosed within layered fibres. Trim the material with scissors, taper the tips, and adjust the finished length to the tail or wing profile. Several tight thread wraps keep the bundle in place without restricting its movement.

• Streamer wings Tie the fibres over the shank, secure them with tight wraps, and shape the outline to match the pattern.
• Tails and accents Use a small bundle for a mobile tail or a reflective lateral layer along the side of the fly.
• Volume control Separate the fibres before tying and use only enough material to preserve movement in the water.
• Trimming Start with the exact 4-inch length, then cut the tips to suit the hook and desired baitfish profile.