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Creative Angler · Fly Tying Materials
Creative Angler Saddle Hackle, 4-6 in Feathers
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- 9.07 g
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Natural rooster saddle hackles for tying dry flies, wet flies and streamers.
These brown rooster saddle hackle feathers are a natural fly tying material in a medium size. They suit wet and dry fly hackle, palmered bodies on woolly buggers and streamer wings. Tyers use them for steelhead and salmon flies as well as trout and bass patterns.
Best for
- Tying salmon and steelhead flies
- Dry fly hackles for trout
- Palmer hackle on woolly buggers
Skip if
- You use only synthetic materials
- You tie smaller flies requiring finer hackle
Strengths
- Natural feathers have traditional look and feel
- High-grade quality provides good fiber structure
- Versatile for multiple fly styles
Trade-offs
- Natural feathers vary slightly in quality and size
- Pack contains assorted colors limiting specific selection
- Steeper learning curve than synthetic hackle
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Trout
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly tying hackle |
|---|---|
| Length | 4-6 in |
| Material | Natural rooster feathers |
| Grade | High-grade |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Angler Saddle Hackle, 4-6 in Feathers | Color:Brown | Suits:— |
| Creative Angler Saddle Hackle, 4-6 in Feathers, White, Medium | Color:White | Suits:— |
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