Chicken Parts: All About Hackle, Fly Tying

What we will discuss here is what’s found on the outside of the bird—feathers! Many novice or intermediate fly tyers don’t really understand the basics, let alone the finer points, of the differences in the various feathers found on chickens and the factors that determine their appropriate uses in fly tying. Here’s some information that I hope will help.
What we will discuss here is what’s found on the outside of the bird—feathers! Many novice or intermediate fly tyers don’t really understand the basics

Soft Hackle, Feathers for tying Soft Hackle Flies

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A Guide to Chicken Feathers Used for Fly Tying

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Bird of a Different Feather - Alumline