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Yellow Moose

Scottish summer salmon hairwing
SalmonMid-depth

Scottish salmon hairwing tied with moose hair—warm yellow-brown in tone, with the distinctive texture of moose body hair that moves differently from bucktail or squirrel. Used on Highland rivers when fish need something subtle yet visible.

Fish this when

Low summer water on Scottish rivers. The warm moose hair tone suits bright conditions when bolder colours are too aggressive.

Why it works

Moose hair has natural translucency and fibre texture that moves with a subtle, almost alive quality in the current. Yellow-brown reads as warmth and visibility without aggression.

Naturals it imitates
general attractor — salmon fly
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface & waking
Shallow
Mid-depth
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Hook range#4–10
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Intermediate
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