Capes Cock Neck, Whiting Probably the best dry-fly hackles in the world. Neck capes contain a full range of sizes down to size 26 and unique saddle capes with hackles up to 12" long, enabling numerous flies to be tied from a single feather. Specially packed half necks and half saddles are available, and for the beginner packs of selected saddle hackles. Hen necks offer a vast range of superbly marked feathers for all types of wet flies, nymphs and lures.
Capes Cock Saddle, Whiting Probably the best dry-fly hackles in the world. Neck capes contain a full range of sizes down to size 26 and unique capes with hackles up to 12" long, enabling numerous flies to be tied from a single feather. Specially packed half necks and half saddles are available, and for the beginner packs of selected saddle hackles.. Hen necks offer a vast range pf superbly marked feathers for all types of wet flies, nymphs and lures.
Coq De Leon Sourced from birds bred in a very specific region of Northern Spain, these feathers have been linked with flytying since 1624. The fine distinctive markings on these feathers is almost unique, it is a mottle rather than a barring, best described by G.E.M. Skues as spangled, varying from black with variants of cream through a range of browns to a rich rust. These feathers are very shiny, far more so than convential hackles, adding an extra natural sparkle when used as either tail wisps or as a component in the wing.
