Black Bear
Hairwing

Black Bear

Hairwing salmon classic
SalmonMid-depth

A clean hairwing with contrast and movement. Fish on in moving water where a lively wing profile matters.

Naturals it imitates
nothing specific — attractor / baitfish-like silhouette
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface & waking
Shallow
Mid-depth
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Hook range#2–8
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Intermediate
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