Irish Fly Supplies - Domestic Hen Neck Feathers
- The pliable fibres and dense webbing of hen neck feathers make them highly attractive to fish
- Readily absorb water
- Helps the fly sink quickly and stay submerged
- Available in a variety of natural colours for imitating different insects.
Domestic hen neck feathers are a staple material in fly tying due to their soft, webby texture and extensive range of sizes. Unlike stiff rooster feathers, hen hackle absorbs water, making it ideal for tying wet flies, nymphs, and streamers that need to sink and move naturally in the water.
Domestic hen neck feathers are a staple material in fly tying due to their soft, webby texture and extensive range of sizes. Unlike stiff rooster feathers, hen hackle absorbs water, making it ideal for tying wet flies, nymphs, and streamers that need to sink and move naturally in the water.