Hareline Polychrome Rabbit Strips – Olive/Brown/Black | Fly Tying Materials by Hareline Dubbin

Hareline Polychrome Rabbit Strips in Olive, Brown, and Black

Hareline Polychrome Rabbit Strips in olive, brown, and black bring a vibrant, natural look to your streamer patterns. The blended rabbit fur catches light and moves with a lifelike sway, creating a sense of life in the water even before a trout taps the pattern. Use these strips to craft a body with depth, texture, and a touch of subtle flash, while preserving a soft, flexible feel that responds to the water and the wind.

Color, texture, and movement

The color blend is designed for versatility on the water. Olive and brown offer a riverine palette, while black adds definition for low light and higher contrast. When wrapped around a thread base, the fur builds a natural taper and a three-dimensional profile that reads well from different angles. The material can be trimmed for shorter bodies or built up for longer streamer styles, giving you creative control without sacrificing flow.

The tactile quality of the fur contributes to a convincing body action as the fly advances, enhancing the impression of a living lure rather than a static object. This can help streams and rivers reveal subtle cues of movement that anglers look for in varying light conditions and water textures.

• Multi-color fur blend
• Natural movement
• High visual appeal
• Ideal for streamers
• Durable, easy-to-work-with texture

Practical tying ideas

• Trim to the desired length and wrap to form a tapered body
• Pair with a contrasting rib or wing to boost visibility
• Layer in segments for a segmented and realistic look
• Use as a core under feathers or hackles for added volume

Real world patterns and scenarios

In lakes and rivers, the olive-brown-black mix can mimic small baitfish, nymphs, or crustacean action. When tied as a main body with light hackle, the strips contribute color depth and a lifelike silhouette that reads well from a distance and up close. They pair well with other natural fibers to create varied textures and reflective surfaces that move with current and wind.

Brand heritage and quality

Hareline Dubbin traces its roots to 1981 in Monroe, Oregon. What began as a kitchen-table project grew into a 45,000 square foot facility, with thousands of fly tying products ready to deliver. This history reflects a commitment to quality and a broad selection for creative tying projects.

Whether you are crafting classic streamers or exploring new color stories, these strips offer a flexible foundation for expressive patterns. They invite creativity while maintaining a natural feel that can complement a wide range of tying styles.