What it is Cohen’s Squid Tentacles are pre-cut squid-tentacle fly-tying pieces made from Ultra Suede. The material is easy to work with, takes marker well for custom details, and has a lifelike look with moderate movement in the water. What to tie with it Use these as tentacles on squid patterns, tying them in as a matched set under the rear of the fly or along the sides to build a full skirt. Because it’s Ultra Suede, you can trim the length and taper at the bench, then add bars or shading with markers before you lock it down. Flies and the fish they're for These are built specifically for small squid and squid-imitation flies, which are a staple in saltwater when bait is getting pushed around. Squid patterns like this are commonly fished for striped bass and bluefish around New England beaches, rips, and inshore structure, and they also cross over anywhere predators are keyed on squid in coastal water. How it compares Compared to tying tentacles from strung saddle hackles, this is a different look and a more controlled, moderate-motion tentacle. It’s slower than just tying in a simple tentacle pair, but it gives you a more finished, consistent tentacle profile.
