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Dr. Slick · Fly Tying Tools
Dr. Slick Rotary Hackle Plier, Large, Brass and Steel
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Size: Large
- Large
- Small
- Item weight
- 0.563 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 4"L
Quick take
A large brass and steel rotary plier for handling hackle on parachute and other complex fly patterns.
This 4-inch rotary hackle plier from Dr. Slick has a brass and stainless steel finish and a half hitch tool built into the handle. Rubber tubing on one jaw helps hold the feather, and the rotary action suits winding hackle on parachute flies. It gives fly tyers one tool for hackling and for finishing off a fly.
Best for
- Tying parachute fly patterns
- Detailed fly tying work
- Handling fine materials precisely
Skip if
- You need a simple hackle plier for basic flies
- You tie smaller flies frequently
Strengths
- Rotary jaws hold hackle fiber securely
- Built-in half hitch tool saves reaching for separate tool
- Brass jaws protect delicate materials
Trade-offs
- Larger size takes practice to master
- Specialized for parachute patterns; adds weight to toolkit
- Rubber tubing on one jaw needs occasional replacement
Fishing fit
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | rotary hackle plier |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Jaw | Rubber tubing on one jaw |
| Finish | Brass and steel |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Slick Rotary Hackle Plier, Large, Brass and Steel | Color:Brass | Suits:— |
| Dr. Slick Rotary Hackle Plier, Small, Steel | Color:Steel | Suits:— |
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