Chinese Hen Capes

[WarrenP]

Quite some time ago I purchased a fly tying lot of material from a member here who could no longer tie flies and in that lot there was a Chinese Hen Cape that looks like it is a chocolate brown color and I have used it for a collar on a fly I am now having great success with. I have looked and cannot seem to find Chinese Hen Capes listed anywhere. I would like to purchase one in the same color for future "ties". The label on this package has, " Gordon Griffiths Fishing Tackle" - CHINESE HEN CAPE - Badger.

Does anyone know where I could purchase Chinese Hen Capes or a very good subsitute?

Thanks for any help with this.....

[Ron Eagle Elk]

There are numerous suppliers in the UK that still carry the Gordon Griffiths Chinese hen capes. You could also try Denny Conrad's hen capes. I'm sure he has badger.

REE

[Rick Z]

Try Mike Houge at eflytyer.com. or goggle Badger Creek fly Tying

Rick

[Uncle Jesse]

I think these guys had what you want, disclaimer, I don't know anything about them good or bad.

http://www.mwflytying.com/order_info/oi_necks.html

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Rick Z and Uncle Jesse are talking about the same guy. I've made purchases from Mike in the past and got fast service and high quality products every time.

REE

[EdD]

To all of you who have helped Warren, the brown trout on the Elk River are NOT amused...


Ed

[Eight Thumbs]

To all of you who have helped Warren, the brown trout on the Elk River are NOT amused...


Ed

Funny reply and quite a compliment to Warren. I enjoyed your response immensely. 8T

[WarrenP]

Come on Ed, they will let you out of that cube pretty soon and then you can come fish with me and I might even let you use "the fly"!!

Thanks to all for the leads on the hackle. I may be able to come up with something from all the leads.

[pillcaster]

FYI, I bought a hun skin from Mike and he patiently answered my many questions via email, very pleased with quality and price, esp enjoy his newsletters.

[WarrenP]

pillcaster,

I use to get his newsletters at work all the time and when I retired, I deleted all my "Favorites" off my work PC and forgot to get his Web site info, so, now I have it and will "bookmark" it on my home PC and I will probably give him a call on this hackle. Most of the hackle I have found is either barred or speckled and what I am looking for is a solid chocolate brown with no markings on it. Thanks for your help.