We all have our coveted favorite patches of deer hair. When purchasing deer hair, the variables seem infinite, and consistency is a crapshoot at best. Around 2022, Josh Varner began processing his niche, premium grade fly tying deer hair operation. His product has vastly improved consistency and reliability by grading patches for specific tying applications. In other words, we are not scratching our heads wondering whether our purchase of deer hair will suit our specific needs! He has managed to create a wonderful line logic around 4 main tiers of graded deer hair. Deer hair is essential for floating dry flies, spun hair, stacked wings, sculpted flies, etc. There are many types of deer hair for different applications. Varner's has brought some semblance to the often confusing purchasing decision.  This entry will explain why. Above photo: Black microcaddis #20-#22 tied with Varner's “Short Fine” Black, these aren't your granddaddy's deer-hair patches! Typically, mass-ma...