Hareline Stripped Goose Biots - Olive #263

Hareline Stripped Goose Biots are a versatile fly tying material ideal for crafting realistic tails, antennae, wings and biot-wrapped bodies. The Olive (#263) color from Hareline is well suited to stonefly and nymph patterns such as the Prince Nymph, Copper John and Kaufman’s Stone, giving a natural silhouette and reliable color match for river and stream imitations.

Key Features

• Natural Goose Fibers: Tapered, stiff quill strips that form durable tails, wingcases and biot bodies.
• Multi-Purpose Use: Suitable for stonefly tails, antennae, Prince Nymph wings, biot-wrapped abdomens and chironomid wing pads.
• Convenient Pack Size: Typical pack contains about four stripped strips per back for easy storage and long-lasting use (lightweight packaging).

Fly tyers rely on Hareline biots for consistent strip size and easy wrapping behavior. These goose biots wrap cleanly on standard hooks and pair well with common tying threads, wire ribbing and dubbing to produce segmented abdomens and realistic profiles. Hareline’s Olives are chosen frequently when matching darker river nymphs and stonefly imitations.

For inventory and storage planning, packaged weight is commonly listed around 0.5 oz (see variant details). Pack dimensions are small and tuck neatly into a fly-tying box; estimated packaged size is approximately 4.5 x 3 x 0.25 inches. Hareline Stripped Goose Biots work with standard fly-tying tools and are suitable for both beginners and advanced tyers who need dependable quill material for nymph and dry patterns.

Compatibility & Notes: Ideal for Prince Nymph, Copper John, Kaufman’s Stone and similar patterns. Color: Olive (#263). Check variant selection for other available colors from Hareline.