Natural Fur Dubbing Packets

Wapsi Natural Fur Dubbing Packets bring together a traditional range of natural dubbing materials that many fly tyers continue to rely on for their consistency and behaviour in the water. Supplied as individual fur types, these packets allow you to select the exact texture and effect required for each pattern.

Used across nymphs, dry flies and wets, this natural fur dubbing offers clear advantages in movement, subtle colour variation and how it sits in the water. Whether tying sparse dry fly bodies or building more buggy nymph profiles, choosing the right fur makes a noticeable difference.

Natural fur dubbing for fly tying

Wapsi Natural Fur Dubbing Packets, distributed in the UK by Veniard, are made from 100% natural fur with no synthetic blending. Each packet contains a specific fur type such as hare, muskrat, squirrel or beaver, allowing fly tyers to work with materials that behave differently depending on the pattern being tied.

Finer furs such as beaver, muskrat and mink dub tightly and are often chosen where a cleaner, more controlled body is needed. These materials are also known for their slightly water-resistant properties, making them well suited to dry flies and emergers.

Coarser furs including hare, squirrel and coyote introduce more texture and irregular fibres, helping create movement and a more natural appearance in the water.

At Troutcatchers, these fly tying dubbing materials remain a staple for anglers tying everything from traditional river patterns through to modern nymphs. The ability to choose individual fur types gives far greater control than pre-blended dubbings.

Wapsi dubbing Veniard UK

• Individual packets of specific natural fur types
• Wide range including hare, muskrat, beaver, squirrel and more
• Suitable for nymphs, dry flies and wet flies
• Choice of fine or coarse textures depending on fur selected
• Supports both tight dubbed bodies and more textured finishes
• Natural fibres provide subtle colour variation
• Compact packet size with good yield

Fly tying dubbing for nymphs and dry flies

• Use small amounts when dubbing for better control
• Apply wax when working with finer furs
• Tease fibres out to increase movement
• Blend different furs to create custom effects
• Match finer dubbing to dry flies, coarser materials to nymphs

Natural furs – what each material is best suited for:

Hare’s Mask (light / dark / olive) – Natural Fur Packet

• A true all-rounder
• Spiky guard hairs combined with soft underfur
• Ideal for:
• Hare’s Ear nymphs
• General buggy thoraxes
• A dependable "go-to” dubbing

Beaver – Natural Fur Packet

• Very fine, soft and slightly waxy
• Offers slight natural water resistance
• Ideal for:
• Dry fly bodies
• Emergers
• Best where a neat, controlled finish is needed

Muskrat – Natural Fur Packet

• Fine with a slightly wiry texture
• Natural grey translucency
• Ideal for:
• Classic dry flies (e.g. Adams-style bodies)
• Slim nymphs
• Produces subtle, understated patterns

Squirrel (Grey / Fox / Pine) – Natural Fur Packet

• Spiky, coarse guard hairs
• High level of "bugginess”
• Ideal for:
• Nymph thoraxes
• Czech / Euro nymphs
• Adds movement and life in the water

Fox Squirrel Belly – Natural Fur Packet

• Lighter and slightly softer than standard squirrel
• Balanced mix of spiky and dubbable fibres
• A versatile blending material

Camel – Natural Fur Packet

• Very soft with a slightly fuzzy texture
• Dubs easily but produces less spiky results
• Ideal for:
• Smooth bodies
• Dubbing blends
• More subtle than hare

Mink – Natural Fur Packet

• Short, dense fibres with a slight sheen
• Dubs tight, slim bodies
• Ideal for:
• Small nymphs
• Wet flies
• Produces clean, refined profiles

Australian Opossum – Natural Fur Packet

• Soft with a touch of texture and natural sheen
• Ideal for:
• Nymph bodies
• General dubbing blends
• Highly versatile and often overlooked