Hackle

[gjbu]

What is used most for wet fly or nymph? For instance hackle on a prince. I have used soft hackle feathers and just wondering what other options might be? Thanks

[xvigauge]

Just about any saddle, hen or similar soft hackle will work just fine. Just don't use hackle that is too stiff.
Joe

[gjbu]

Sounds good. Thanks

[flyman]

I have started using more generic hen capes. CDC, and Coq de Leon hen for soft hackles and nymphs. I think the Coq de Leon hen capes are a good substitute for partridge and are half the cost of partridge. Good quality partridge capes have become pricey and harder to find in recent years. When I do use partridge I have been buying English birds that have a slightly different coloration. They are just a little larger and have a higher feather count and wider size range of feather sizes.

[gjbu]

I will have t try the Coq de leon. Thanks

[just a hillbilly]

I usually use hen neck for Prince nymphs.

[gjbu]

I have just started back tying after about a 15 year hiatus. I’ve been trying to tie a few secret weapons. Found an old India hen nick and it seems to work pretty well. Thanks again for all the suggestions.