Fly Tying: Fish-Skull Faux Bucktail Baitfish

Introducing the first-ever tapered synthetic fly tying fiber. Martin Bawden demonstrates how to tie a baitfish pattern with the new Fish-Skull Faux Bucktail.
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[@jasonwillcox5496]

I've tried it and tried to like it. I really did! When it hit the market, I grabbed a half dozen packs, excited to try it... I was soon disappointed.
It is not a suitable substitute for the real deal.
It does not have the same action as bucktail (bucktails becomes super limp when wet), it's slippery and more importantly, it is not Hollow/Collapsible like bucktail.
There are definitely applications for this product. I don't mean to bash it. I use flymen products very regularly!
Probably the best application I've found is Weed Guards! Use this instead of a mono loop.
Also good to use to prevent super soft material from wrapping around the hook bend. (Again, traditionally done with a mono loop).

[@stephenwelham]

The more I see fly's tied with this material it confirms the material is far to stiff to create movement as the fly is on the drop

[@FlymenFishing]

The Faux Bucktail fiber is the same diameter and taper as regular bucktail so although the fibers are a little stiffer, we feel confident if you try it you will find the movement and flexibility is very similar.

[@albingranlund8283]

What is the benefit of using faux bucktail instead of real bucktail in This particular fly?

[@komando8365]

No