Hackle source for hackle tip wings

Cowboy Tom · 2025-10-18T17:52:55-0400

I need to tie 3 or 4 flies (e.g. 2/0 orange herrons) for displays and gifts and none of my capes have any feathers that are remotely suitable for tying larger hackle tip wings. So, as much as it pains me, I was wondering if any of you could point me to a source for a suitable cape(s)? I typically don't like buying materials for just a few flies but who knows, maybe I'll roll up a pile of them.

Also, are there any sources for small wall hanging display cases that would fit one large fly?

adamess · 2025-10-18T20:24:19-0400

Capes from Cookshill are great. Dunno what FeathersMC has these days but also a good option.

adamess · 2025-10-18T20:26:34-0400

Here ya go:

White/Cream Indian Rooster Necks

If you want a color that is not present, then choose ‘Other’ and let us know the color in the order notes or by email.

feathersmc.com

raspberry-patch · 2025-10-19T07:26:30-0400

Hoffman and Whiting makes great capes, especially for dry flies, BUT I find for hackle tips wings, your generic cape is best. Usually white Chinese for larger and Indian for smaller, but cape quality can vary reflecting match curve of the stem.

Probably no helpful, when ever I am in a fly shop (there is no flynstore close to), I will look through capesand buy on after inspection.

I buy white and then dye to choice.

The Duck · 2025-10-19T18:04:21-0400

.... i usually use cheap Chinese necks... but every cape is different and has it's own personality...

Kalebpierce · 2025-10-19T18:22:38-0400

Feathers MC for everything you can get there. By far the best material I’ve found. If I can get it from John, I order it from him. I just ordered a bunch of hackle earlier today from him.

Hackle source for hackle tip wings

White/Cream Indian Rooster Necks

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