An extensive selection of fly tying hackle and feathers from well-known brands: Whiting Farms, Metz, Keough, Hareline, Wapsi, Nature's Spirit and Fulling Mill. From capes and saddles to schlappen, marabou and CDC, in dyed and natural colors, you'll find the right feather for freshwater and saltwater patterns.
Quality fly tying hackle and feathers are at the heart of effective flies, and this collection brings together well-known names: Whiting Farms, Metz, Keough, Hareline, Fulling Mill, Wapsi and Nature's Spirit. Whiting Farms in particular is known for fly-tying feathers bred for dry flies, saddles and specialized hackle.
Feathers for every pattern
Capes and saddles for dry-fly and streamer hackle.
Strung schlappen and marabou for tails, collars and movement.
Cul de canard (CDC) for emergers and floating patterns.
Hen and rooster hackle plus duck, pheasant, turkey and peacock feathers.
The range serves both seasoned tyers and beginners, with dyed feathers and the natural look of undyed hackle. Whether you are tying delicate dry-fly hackle, palmering a Woolly Bugger or building bold saltwater patterns, the right feather makes the difference. To understand grades and feather types, see our explainer on dry fly hackle, cape versus saddle versus hen and our primer on the different feathers found on chickens.
What is the difference between a cape and a saddle?
A cape comes from the neck and offers feathers graduating across many hook sizes, while a saddle provides longer feathers of more uniform size, ideal for tying several flies in one size.