Wet fly hackle

[chris from canada]

Just wondering what you guys use ?

I have been using hungarian partridge , but I am looking for other options.

Something in earth colors, and supple enought so it moves.

I would really like to hear what you guys are using.

Take care,
chris

[cholcomb13]

chris...hen hackle would work as well...check out DonaldN's site he's got a lot of good info on soft hackles

[mr. blur]

my partridge skins are well picked over and it's time to buy a couple more. find myself using hen hackle more and more. it's available in a wide assortment of colors.

[lastchance]

Can you get down to size 18s from a hen hackle? I've used some soft hackle BWOs, Sulfurs, etc. suspended from the bend of dry fly hooks and have done pretty well during hatches. Also, I've done it using an Elk Hair Caddis dry. I am new to this site. How do I get to Donald Ns. site?

[clouserminnow]

I have tied them with both hungarian partridge and the feathers from the rump patch of ruffed grouse. Grouse dependant on colour phase (red/grey)are darker than most of my partridge. When I field dress a bird I always look at the feathers to see if they will work for some kind of fly. Then I skin and dry the patches.

http://www.kureoutdoors.com

[ducksterman]

Can you get down to size 18s from a hen hackle? I've used some soft hackle BWOs, Sulfurs, etc. suspended from the bend of dry fly hooks and have done pretty well during hatches. Also, I've done it using an Elk Hair Caddis dry. I am new to this site. How do I get to Donald Ns. site?

Here...

http://www.dtnicolson.dial.pipex.com/

[CM_Stewart]

Can you get down to size 18s from a hen hackle?

Get a starling skin. Lots of small feathers and several good patterns to try. Starling & peacock, starling & purple, starling bloa, WC Stewart's black spider, etc.

[WarrenP]

I bet if you contacted Denny at Conranch Hackle (a sponsor here) that he would fix you right up. If he cannot provide what you need, he will tell you that up front. He is a very upright honest person to deal with.

Just a suggestion

[chris from canada]

Great info guys!

Have any of you heard of, or tried ;

- Brahma hen saddles for small wet flies?

Thanks,
chris

[ducksterman]

Chris...please don't mind my expansion of your question...I think it applies...

Besides what chris asked would anyone care to compare Brahma hen with Denny's immature hen?[JV Hen}