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Eumer Classic Indian Hen Saddle is an affordable hen saddle for tying wet flies. It do not have as good quality as the more expensive ones, but you can still find some decent feathers for tying hackles, nymph tails and nymph backs. Soft fibers.
Eumer Classic Indian Hen Saddle features:
Basic hen saddle for wet flies
Use as a hackle material
Barbs can be used for nymph tails & backs
Saddle size approximately 7 x 12 cm
Feather length approximately 3 - 5 cm
Barb length approximately 1 - 1,5 cm
Please note that Indian ...
Whiting Heritage Hackle Cape is a classic, retro style dry fly cape from Whiting. This genetic line has natural and unique colors that were abundant decades ago, but which are now considered as rarities. These unique colors are perfect for those who want to tie classic dry flies.
As other dry fly capes, these as well have a wide range of different sized feathers. Most of the feathers fit hook sizes #10 - #16, but there is also some larger and smaller feathers mixed in.
All capes are sold individually. All photos are taken from the actual cape you are ordering. So - what you ...
FutureFly Signature Soft Hackle consists of hackle feathers with soft barbs that can be used for both tube flies and hook flies. Compared to FutureFly American Soft Hackle, these feathers are a little bit smaller and have more conical shape. Flexible and thin stem makes these ideal to be used as a front hackle. Barbs are soft and have natural action in the water. It's recommended to pop up the barbs for example with FutureFly's Hackle Tool before tying to achieve better looking hackle. Feathers are medium sized, so these fit best medium or medium-large salmon tube flies, or small sized flies if ...
FutureFly American Soft Hackle is as the name tells, soft hackle for tube flies. Flexible and thin stem makes these ideal to be used as a front hackle. Barbs are soft and have lively action in the water. It's recommended to pop up the barbs for example with FutureFly's Hackle Tool before tying to achieve better looking hackle. Feathers are rather large, so these fit better larger salmon tube flies, or medium sized flies if only the tip section of the feather is used.
FutureFly American Soft Hackle features:
Soft hackle for tying front hackles for tube flies and other ...
Whiting Freshwater Streamer Hen Cape is a versatile hen neck. Compared to rooster capes, hen capes do have shorter feathers and softer barbs. Hen necks are suitable for tying wet flies.
In the middle of the cape there are suitable feathers for sculpin imitations' wings. Those can be also used for tying hackles for small and small-medium sized salmon & seatrout and other wet flies, whether you tie on hook or tube. On the both sides of the cape you can find very soft barbed feathers that are sutiable for tying classic spider / soft hackle flies. For smaller soft hackle ...
Whiting Hebert Hen Saddle contains soft and supple feathers. These are part of Hebert Miner product line. Hen saddles are suitable for tying wet flies. The shape of the feathers is slightly tapered. Good applications are Spider and Soft Hackle flies, other wet flies and insect imitations. Also suitable for smaller salmon flies.
Whiting Hebert Hen Saddle contains soft feathers for wet flies
Supple barbs and stem
Easy to wind as a hackle
Use also for spiders, soft hackles and other classic patterns
Saddle size is about 25 x 14 cm
Feather length about 5 ...
Whiting Hen Saddle contains soft and supple feathers. These are suitable for tying wet flies. The shape of the feathers is slightly conic and with sharper tip compared to many other hen saddles. This means that you will find shorter barbs from the tip of the feather and vice versa, longer fibers for larger flies from the base of the feather. Good applications are Spider and Soft Hackle flies, other wet flies and insect imitations. Also suitable for smaller salmon flies.
Whiting Hen Saddle contains soft feathers for wet flies
Supple barbs and stem
Easy to wind ...
Whiting American Rooster 1/2 Cape is a half cape of popular Whiting American Rooster Cape. Half neck is ideal for those who tie baitfish patterns and streamers less frequently or for those who are looking for high quality hackle material for larger flies. American feathers provide a stiff quill, dense barb and webbing and superbly dyed colorfast-colors perfect for saltwater and warmwater applications. Whiting was the first to offer genetic saltwater and warmwater tying feathers.
Whiting American Rooster Half Cape is a convenient choice for those who are looking smaller package size of whole American Rooster Cape
Half neck ...
Whiting Freshwater Streamer Saddle is a feather product for streamer wings. From the base of the saddle can be found webbier and softer feathers. At the both sides there is more level shaped feathers with stiffer barbs. Use as a hackle wing for streamers, seatrout flies, flatwings, saltwater patterns or even smaller deceivers. Also a good material for tying body hackles for medium or large sized leeches.
Whiting Freshwater Streamer Saddle can be used for tying wings for streamers
Can be used also for tying body hackles for leeches
Saddle size 30 x 14 cm
Feather ...
Hareline Grizzly Streamer Cape is a rooster cape for tying brown trout streamers. Whole neck contains feathers in many sizes and shapes so it can be used quite diversily. The most popular way to use this cape is for tying basic feather winged trout streamers for river fishing. Can be used for hackles in salmon flies, leeches and other wet flies as well when stiffer barb is preferred.
Whole rooster cape contains feathers in many different sizes and shapes
Use for streamer wings and hackles
Grizzly colors
Cape size approximately 25 x 14 cm
Most ...
Hareline Dyed Grizzly Starter Cape Set 4 Colors consists of four half capes - all in different color. These rooster capes are best suitable for tying streamer wings or add in your favourite tube fly's wing. Although these are designed for wet flies, there is also some smaller and stiffer feathers which can be used for dry flies. Try also for flatwing flies, seatrout patterns etc.
Two different color options to choose from:
Trout Streamer: Earth tone colors are best suitable for all kind of trout streamers.
Salmon/Steelhead: These attraction colors can be used for tube flies, intruders etc.
NOTE: Colors ...
Whiting Predator Pack includes two half size Coq De Leon rooster saddles with different colors. These half saddles have been chosen for tying large size baitfish patterns. Coq de Leon roosters are the oldest genetic chicken line bred for fly tying feathers. Dating back several hundred years, these roosters have traditionally been bred only in Spain. Since the mid-1990's, Whiting Farms has continued the tradition by raising authentic Coq de Leon rooster stock from Spain. Whiting Farms is the only commercial breeder of Coq de Leon outside of Spain.
Whiting Predator Pack can be used for all kind of large streamers from ...
Whiting Rooster Soft Hackle with Chickabou includes two very unique feather types in a single pelt. The first feather, the soft hackle, is a wide, webby, soft feather great for large collars on salmon, steelhead, bass, and saltwater flies. Great material for tying throat hackles for tube flies. The second feather, the chickabou is a smaller marabou. Much finer than turkey marabou, the chickabou is excellent for small streamers, leech patterns, dragonfly, and damselfly nymphs.
Two feather types
Wide soft feathers for hackles
Chickabou feathers are fine and soft and can be used for leech tails etc.
Pelt size ...
Coq de Leon roosters are the oldest genetic chicken line bred for fly tying feathers. Dating back several hundred years, these roosters have traditionally been bred only in Spain. Since the mid-1990's, Whiting Farms has continued the tradition by raising authentic Coq de Leon rooster stock from Spain. Whiting Farms is the only commercial breeder of Coq de Leon outside of Spain.
Coq de Leon Rooster Saddles have long feathers and barbs. They have excellent material for many different fly patterns:
Feathers with stiffest barbs are perfect for large salmon dry flies and large skaters
Streamer wing material
Body hackle ...