I was able to score a couple of the original doll flies off ebay recently and thought I would share a picture of one. Doll flies had a head that is most similar to what is now called a peanut or walleye style head and were tied with polar bear hair. Polar bear hair is known for having a shimmering translucent quality in water and was the best material for baitfish imitations. The material, however, is no longer legal unless you have proof that the hides were legally obtained prior to 1972 and is thus very difficult to obtain. Finn raccoon guard hairs and skunk hair are the closest imitations to polar bear hair in that they have a similar reflective properties in water.
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