Hackle Feathers: Finest Plumes for Dry-Wet Fly Fishing Ties

Hackle feathers are basically the rooster plumes that are obtained from both male and female birds. These birds are primarily bred for their plumes that are extensively used for making fly fishing ties. Quills that are obtained from the male hackle are multi-colored, long and pointed in nature; on the other hand, plumes obtained from female hackles are short and rounded in shape and size. The sturdiness and the inflexibility of these plumes make them perfect for making fly fishing ties, both dry and wet.

Fly fishing ties are the things that look like real insects and are used to catch fishes by the fisherman. The main purpose of using these fly fishing ties for catching fishes is trading and the other purpose is food. The idea behind using natural hackle plumes for making fly ties is that they imitate like insects, when dropped in water, therefore, act like prey to catch fishes. As stated earlier, these quills are perfect to make dry and wet fly fishing ties.

• Dry Fly Ties: For this type of fishing ties, hackle quills from male birds i.e. c**k, are used. These fly ties are light in weight, and therefore, float on the water surface, that too for longer time period. The reason for using male plumes for making these fly ties is that they have less webbing and are stiffer in nature, when compared with the female bird plumes. In addition, they do not absorb much water, and as a result, float on the water surface.

• Wet Fly Ties: For this type of fishing ties, hackle quills from female birds i.e. hens, are used. This type of fly fishing ties submerged deep in water. The reason for using female bird plumes for making wet flies is that they have short and thick characteristics and are able to absorb more water.

Apart from this popular usage, rooster hackle feathers are also used for several other useful purposes. They are used to make gorgeous hair accessories, natural looking hair extensions and stylish fashion accessories. Some of the benefits of using hackle quills for hair extensions are that you can easily wash, curl, blow-dry and straight them. As fashion accessories, these plumes are used to make elegant earrings, bracelets, anklets, neckpieces and more.

For all these useful purposes, Schuman Feathers offers top-quality hackle feathers wholesale in an assortment of colors and sizes.