"Padishar Creel" wrote in message
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"prevetdan" wrote in message
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I have been shopping for hackle and while not that new to tying, this
is the first time I've bought hackle. Can someone tell me what the
difference is between Hen and Rooster hackle?
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You have rec'd some great information from some world class tyers. The
only
thing this amateur can contribute is that their are many more chicken
feather dealers out there than the big guys. I have purchased some
incredible necks/saddles from Keogh (he always gives you the saddle with
every neck you buy, free) and believe it or not, from Cabelas!

Here is a link you might find useful:

http://www.eflytyer.com/materials/feathers.html

Chris

Ahh for the good old days when the flyfishing shows had a cardboard box full
of
India rooster necks for $2 each. They would let you dig around until you
found
just what you wanted. Those were the days my friend.
Ernie

"Ernie" shared his love of the good old days when the flyfishing shows had a
cardboard box full of India rooster necks for $2 each. They would let you
dig around until you found just what you wanted. Those were the days my
friend.

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That they were, I do remember those bins myself. Some pretty interesting
colors too, if memory serves.

Good to hear from you Ernie...

Chris

That is a great store of information. Thank you.

"Padishar Creel" wrote in message
...
"prevetdan" wrote in message
oups.com...
I have been shopping for hackle and while not that new to tying, this
is the first time I've bought hackle. Can someone tell me what the
difference is between Hen and Rooster hackle?
---snipped-----

You have rec'd some great information from some world class tyers. The
only
thing this amateur can contribute is that their are many more chicken
feather dealers out there than the big guys. I have purchased some
incredible necks/saddles from Keogh (he always gives you the saddle with
every neck you buy, free) and believe it or not, from Cabelas!

Here is a link you might find useful:

http://www.eflytyer.com/materials/feathers.html

Chris