what hackle should I buy?

[Michael E.]

Many hackle companies claim their product is the best. But they can't all be the best. I would like an unbiased comparison review from personal experience on what hackle company I should use. Don't regarding price. What company has the hackle that is truly top quality.

Thanks in advance

Fishin' squirt,
Michael E.

[mcsteff]

I searched the archives here to give you some reading material:
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/s...ghlight=hackle
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/s...ghlight=hackle
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/prorevw/conranch.php
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/begin/101/hackle.php
I would not presume to tell you what hackle you should buy, and you will never get an unbiased comparison from me for I form an opinion which would preclude that from being unbiased as it would only be based on my limited (I am only one person) experience. Also I have only tied a few thousand flies and have never tied commercially (I would starve). BUT for me I would recommend Conranch Hackle, a sponsor here.
mcsteff

There, I bit.

[flybugpa]

Conranch , Whiting

[narcodog]

I like Collins hackle and Whiting. I can't say anything about Conrach as I have never seen one. If you are looking for great Dun's the Whiting Hebert line are very good. I used to tie with Metz but I don't care for them any longer and have sold what I had.

[Cold]

I tie with Whiting. Never been disappointed yet. Just got a new midge saddle a few weeks back...been tying 22s and 24s with great results.

[Joel D. Popham]

Conranch. Period. Enough said.