Where Do Fly Tying Feathers Come from?

Fly tying feathers come from a variety of birds in various shapes and sizes. The feathers chosen depend on the type of fly you are tying. When you are tying dry flies, your most important feathers come from the neck and saddle of a male chicken. These barbs are stiff, dense and help a fly to float on the water.

What type of feathers are used for fly tying?

What bird do hackle feathers come from?

Hackles are the erectile plumage or hair in the neck area of some birds and mammals. In birds, the hackle is the group of feathers found along the back and side of the neck. The hackles of some types of chicken, particularly roosters, are long, fine, and often brightly coloured.