Inexpensive But Which Would You Buy?

[flybugpa!]

radio shack

[mahanvey]

Dr Slick rotating hackle pliers. All of the others I've used also, teardrop, radio shack, etc... however the rotating hackle pliers are the only ones I don't break hackle with.

[bikebum]

I believe they are dr slick non skid for most. Rotating hackle pliers for parachutes and the feather-craft test clip style for soft hackles. That may sound crazy but over the years that is how it has evolved and I end up cussing at them far less than when I was just using one style.

[narcodog]

There are different styles ...which do you recommend and how about a source?

They are hard to find. I got mine from dettetroutflies.com. Call and speak to Joe. The Bulldog clamps are about two inches long

[ridgeliner]

The one I use the most is a 2" spring clip. It costs 37 cents at Home Depot.

[chewydog]

Saddle hackle...

[fritz]

Dr Slick rotating hackle pliers. All of the others I've used also, teardrop, radio shack, etc... however the rotating hackle pliers are the only ones I don't break hackle with.

I also prefer the rotating type. It also seems to allow for getting my own hands from bumping into things like my work light.