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Loon · Fly Tying Tools
Loon Ergo Hackle Plier, 13 in
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An ergonomic hackle plier with round smooth jaws, sized for palmering feathers onto fly bodies.
The Loon Ergo Hackle Plier is a fly-tying tool built for palmering hackle along a hook shank. Its smooth, rounded jaws taper to about 1/8 inch at the tips, so they hold a range of feather sizes without chewing them up. The ergonomic metal handle suits long sessions at the vise.
Best for
- Wrapping hackle on dry flies
- Palmering dubbing and fibers
- Controlling feathers during tying
Skip if
- You need a tool for nymphs only; this is for hackle
- You prefer straightjaw pliers
Strengths
- Round shape allows smooth palmering without twists
- Smooth jaws don't damage delicate hackle
- Tapered tips fit small fly hooks
Trade-offs
- Only useful for fly tying
- Plier size limits largest flies you can tie
- Smooth jaws require practice to hold securely
Fishing fit
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | hackle plier |
|---|---|
| Length | 13 in |
| Jaw width | 1/8 in |
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