Hareline UV2 Elk Hair

What it is

Hareline UV2 Elk Hair is elk hair that’s been put through a UV2 double dye process designed to reflect UVF/UVR ultraviolet wavelengths. On the hook it handles like elk hair tyers already know: it’s buoyant, keeps a natural hair look, and it’s straightforward to stack, flare, and tie down. In the water the UV reflectivity gives it extra visibility without changing the basic elk-hair profile.

What to tie with it

Use it as a winging material on dries and skating patterns, where you want float, silhouette, and a clean hair wing you can trim to shape. It ties in easily for upright or downwing styles, and it works well when you’re stacking tips for a tight, even wing or letting it flare for more bulk.

Flies and the fish they're for

Elk Hair Caddis is the obvious one, and UV2 Elk Hair fits right into that wing role for trout feeding on caddis in rivers and streams. It’s also a useful choice when you’re fishing faster water or lower light where a little more visibility in the wing can help you track the fly while still presenting a classic, buoyant dry.

How it compares

Compared with traditional elk hair, UV2 Elk Hair is built for more UV visibility due to the UV2 dye process while keeping the same basic buoyant, natural-appearing elk hair behavior at the vise.