Streamer Hackle

Perfect Barring - Perfect Shape!

Here is where Doug has excelled. Over time he has selected for genetic traits to produced a perfect streamer feather.

The ideal balance of black and white, combined with the right amount of web and feather shape, make this a favorite for wings on Carrie Stevens streamer patterns.

At the moment, these full capes are only available in grizzly and white. If you're looking for other colors, check out Ewings streamer packs listed below.

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Ewing Feather Birds.

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Metz Grizzly Cape - Grade #2

Metz offers some of the finest streamer hackle on the market. And for Carrie Stevens patterns, it is hard to beat.

The barring on these feathers is beautiful and the shape is perfect. Metz has bred these birds to produce feathers with excetional usable length with feather stems that are strong and flexable.

You'll find nothing better anywhere for tying streamer patterns.

To see the full range of colors offered by Metz, please visit my page;

Metz Feather Merchants.

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American Grizzly Cape

This is Whiting's streamer line. It is unique in that these birds have been selected for wide, webby, sturdy feathers with rounded tips.

The stems are strong and flexable and any brittleness has been bred out. The feather hold it's shape when tied in as a streamer.

The feathers on the saddles are also perfect for streamers. And both capes and saddles are dyed a wide range of bright colors. These striking colors are dyed over white, grizzly, and badger to give the tyer almost every color and feather pattern imaginable!

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Whiting American Rooster Hackle.

Grizzly

This is Whiting's freshware streamer line. It is a whole different gene pool from the American streamer hackle.

The stems are strong and flexable and any brittleness has been bred out. The feather hold it's shape when tied in as a streamer.

The difference between these feathers and the American line is that they are far more flexible and more suited for freshwater. The American line is more of a saltwater feather, very stiff and durable to hold up. And as you can see in the picture, the barring is tighter and very defined.

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Whiting Fresheater Streamer Cape - $45

Bright colors dyed over white

For tying freah water streamer patterns, the feathers on these capes can't be beat.

This is a special cross created by Tom Whiting. It is a completely different line than the American line.

These roosters produce a feather with stems that are strong and flexable but not as bulky.

You'll find nothing better anywhere for tying Rangeley Streamers.

To see the complete offering by Whiting, please visit my page; Whiting 4B Rooster Capes.

Bright colors dyed over white

After loosing count of the number of call I received from tiers looking for feathers for tying Rangeley style streamer patterns I am glad to offer these capes.

This is a special cross created by Tom Whiting. It is a completely different line than the American line.

These roosters produce a feather with stems that are strong and flexable but not as bulky.

You'll find nothing better anywhere for tying Rangeley Streamers.

If there are other colors you are looking for, please give me a call.

To see the complete offering by Whiting, please visit my page; Whiting American Rooster Hackle.

Coq de Leon

The fly in the picture is a very old pattern tied by Tom Ehlert. Although a bit faded, it is one of the most elegant I've seen.

Coq de Leon color varies from dark pardo, to cream, to a silver badger. These large, long beautiful feathers are ideal for streamer patterns. As you can see in the picture, the shape and lenght is perfect.

Each pack includes 50 to 75 feathers, 3" to 5" long.

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Coq de Leon.

Barred Plymouth Rock

These long wide, webby feathers are perfect for everyting from the smallest to the largest streamer patterns. The feather stem is stiff, giving your fly movement in the water.

Streamer patterns are not only fun to tie but remain some of the most deadly flies in your fly box.

Each pack includes 50 to 75 feathers, 2" to 5" long, and tie sizes 8, 10, & 12's.

The perfect Streamer Feather

For those of you who are looking for bright colors for streamer patterns, these are perfect.

Ewing Streamer Packs are patches cut from the lower section of their streamer capes. Each pack contains 50 plus feathers. And at this great price, you can get a variety of colors!

If there are any other colors you are looking for, please give me a call. And to see other feather products offered by Ewing, please visit my page on Ewing Feather Birds.

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Hot colors dyed on white

These have been a favorite for may tiers, the colors are vibrant and the feather quality is great.

Unfortunatly, I only have a limited availability of these capes, but hope to get in more colors soon.

So if there are other colors you're looking for, please give me a call.

Grade #1 - 12 feathers / $24.50

Just the perfect balance of gold, black, and white. And no splits. A beautiful feather indeed.***Only Available to US customers!

Grade #2 - 12 feathers / $19.50

Good color and size, but a few splits. Nice for your larger steelhead patterns***Only Available to US customers!

Grade #3 - 12 feathers / $12.50

Not the best color and a few more splits, but still good enough to use on your favorite fishing streamers. ***Only Available to US customers!

Fishing Grade - 24 feathers / $19.95

These nails may not be perfect, but the fish will never know the difference. So why waiste the nails from your perfect jc neck on fishing flies?***Only Available to US customers!

To see more, please visit my page; Grey Junglefowl.

Peacock Herl - 3 eyed feathers /$7.50

This herl is sold on the feather, strung herl can't compare. Eye included. To see more, please visit my page; India Blue Peafowl.

Golden Pheasant - 12 feathers /$9.50

Beautiful gold long fibers with slight red tips. To see more, please visit my page; Golden Pheasants.

Amgold - 12 crest feathers /$12.50

Not quite as long as a golden crest, but a wider range of colors. To see more, please visit my page; Amgolds.

Silver Pheasant - 6 feathers /$12.50

Looking for an interesting effect, it's not often you'll find these. To see more, please visit my page; Silver Pheasant.

Bucktail - 1 tail /$11.95

The long straight fibers on thes bucktails are perfect for bellies on streamers. Also available in dyed colors.

True Silver - 12 feathers /$4.50

If you're tying the Grey Ghost, here is one of the feathers you'll need. Also available in dyed colors. To see more, please visit my page on Silver Pheasant.

True Silver / Dark - 12 feathers / $5.50

Looking for a feather with darker barring? It's all personal preference. Also available in dyed colors. To see more, please visit my page on Silver Pheasant.

Lewis Silver - 6 feathers / $15.50

Still a white feather with black barring, a Lewis has the darkest barring of all the Silvers. To see more, please visit my page on Lewis Silver Pheasant.

Silver/Lewis Cross - 12 feathers / $17.50

Here's a cross between the two extremes. To be honest, I thought the barring would be darker. None the less, it is a nice feather for shoulders on streamers.

Anderson's Silver - 6 feathers / $17.50

Now here's a black feather with white barring. These Zebra feathers have been a favorite among tiers. To see more, please visit my page; Anderson's Silver.

Silver/Reeves Cross- 12 feathers / $15.50

Here's another extreme, only two bars and lots of white. The center has the effect of an eye. To see more color patterns, please visit my page; Silver / Reeves Cross.

Lineated Kalij - 12 feathers / $18.50

And the feathers on this bird have so much barring that you can't begin to count them all. To see other feathers, please visit my page; Lineated Kalij.

Breast Feathers - 12 feathers / $5.50

If you're tying the Grey Ghost, here is the feather you'll need. To see more, please visit my page; Silver Pheasant.

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Wood Duck - Out of Stock

These feathers are perfect, perfect edges, perfect color. To see more, please visit my page; Wood Duck.

Barred Wood Duck- Out of Stock

Three pairs of te, plehe nicest barred Wood Duck you'll find anywhere. To see morase visit my page; Wood Duck.

Gadwall - 12 feathers /$5.75

Gadwall flank is a must for anyone tying streamers. Also available in dyed colors. To see more, please visit my page; Gadwall.

Northern Pintail - 24 feathers /$5.75

More barred than mottled, these are beautiful. Also available in dyed colors. To see more, please visit my page; Northern Pintail.

Mallard - 24 feathers /$5.75

Every site sells Mallard flank, but few as nice as these. Also available in dyed colors. To see more, please visit my page; Mallard.

Hooded Merganser- Out of Stock

A precious and hard to find feather, these make beautiful sides on streamers. To see more, please visit my page; Hooded Merganser.

Green-Wing Teal - 12 feathers /$5.75

These flank feathers are beautifully marked. Also available in dyed colors. To see more, please visit my page; Green Winged Teal.

Cinnamon Teal - 12 feathers /$7.50

A very deep rich color, these feathers are not found in many recipies, but why not give them a try!

Blue-wing Teal - 12 feathers /$7.50

Deep spots set against a fawn colored background, these are sure to grab attention. To see more, please visit my page; Blue-wing Teal.

Baikal Teal - 12 feathers /$25.50

These are the most delicatley mottled of all the flank feathers we know of. To see more, please visit my page; Baikal Teal.

Barred Mandarin - 3 pairs /$12.50

These finely marked, beautifully colored feathers are so nice, you'll hate to use them. To see more, please visit my page; Mandarin.

White Duck Flank- Out of Stock

Paper white, these flank feathers are called for in some of the old patterns.

Ring Teal - 12 feathers /$5.50

The flank feathers on a Ring Teal are nicely marked and just the perfect size. To see more, please visit my page on Ring Teal.

Australian Shoveler - 6 feathers /$15.50

Almost a leopard pattern, these flank feathers are not something you'll confuse. To see more, please visit my page on Australian Shoveler.

Greater Scaup - 12 feathers /$5.50

The penciling on these flank feathers is well marked. To see more, please visit my page on Greater Scaup.

Canvasback - 12 feathers /$7.50

Delicately vermiculated, these feathes are perfect. To see more, please visit my page on Canvasbacks.

Gadwall - 12 feathers /$5.95

Simply a beautiful feather for sides on a streamer. Check out the Ansen Special. To see more, please visit my page; Gadwall.

Ring Teal - 12 feathers /$4.95

A few of the older patterns call for Flicker - well nothing comes closer than this. To see more, please visit my page; Ring Teal.

Shelduck - 12 feathers /$9.75

Silver Pheasant barring with a brown background. To see more, please visit my page; Shelduck.

Grey Junglefowl - 12 feathers / $5.75

The Lady Miller calls for these well marked breast feathers. To see more, please visit my page; Grey Junglefowl.

Grey Junglefowl - 12 feathers / $7.75

The shoulders and wings have nails, same color, just different shape. To see more, please visit my page; Grey Junglefowl.

Grey Junglefowl - 12 feathers / $4.75

These are the breast feathers from the hen. To see more, please visit my page on Grey Junglefowl.

Pearl - 12 feathers /$4.95

The feathers from a common guinea have always been a favorite. Also available in dyed colors. To see more, please visit my page on Common Guineafowl.

Lavender - 12 feathers /$5.95

Looking for a different effect? These are nice. To see more, please visit my page on Common Guineafowl.

Kenya Crested - 12 feathers /$12.95

Small light blue dots make this a unique feather. To see more, please visit my page; Kenya Crested Guineafowl.

Helmuted - 12 feathers /$12.95

The definition in these feathers makes them the perfect choise. To see more, please visit my page; Helmuted Guineafowl.

Vulterine - 12 feathers /$12.95

White dots on a lavender background. To see more, please visit my page; Vulturine Guineafowl.

Vulterine - 3 mixed sized pairs /$12.95

The average length of these is three inches. To see more, please visit my page; Vulturine Guinea.

Pintail - 3 mixed sized pairs /$7.50

Here you will get 3 mixed sized pairs. To see more, please visit my page; Northern Pintail.

Falcated Teal - 3 mixed sized pairs /$

The delicate markings on these ivory colored feathers is beautiful. To see more, please visit my page; Falcated Teal.

American Wigeon - 3 pairs /$7.50

With varying degrees of marking, these range from 3" to 5". To see more, please visit my page; American Wigeon.

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Flat Edges - 12 feathers / $5.75

Hen feathers have round tips, these feathers are from the belly of a duck and the tips are flat.

Bonbright Streamer calls for these feathers dyed red. It just wouldn't look right with a round tipped hen feather.

Dyed on White - 12 feathers /$3.75

Wide, round webby feathers with perfect edges make these a favorite for shoulders on streamers.

Also, you can't beat these feathers for throats. The fibers are long and soft, the feather stem is thin and flexable, and the colors are beautiful.

Here you can buy packs of 12 feathers, each perfectly sized so you can get more colors for your money.

If you're looking for more feathers of a favorite color, or a wider range of sizes, all of these colors are available in full saddles.

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Whiting Hen Saddles.

Black Laced - 12 feathers / $4.25

The black lacing on these hen feather make nice shoulders on streamers.

The fibers on these feathers are long and soft. Tied in as a throat, the black tips make the throat stand out.

Here you can buy packs of 12 feathers, each perfectly sized so you can get more colors for your money.

If you're looking for more feathers of a favorite color, or a wider range of sizes, all of these colors are available in full saddles.

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Whiting Hen Saddles.

Grizzly - 12 feathers / $3.75

These hen feathers are from Whiting's American line. The grizzly barring is wide and the fibers are much longer than other lines.

Notice the feather length. The usable section is long enough to get plenty of wraps with just one feather.

Here you can buy packs of 12 feathers, each perfectly sized. If you're looking for more feathers, or a wider range of sizes, all of these colors are available in full saddles.

So to see more, please visit my page;

Whiting Hen Saddles.

Earth Tones - 12 feathers / $3.75

There are four distinct hen lines that Whiting has been working with.

Whiting's American line is the largest feather, wide, webby and nice round tips. The white feather is one..

Whiting Hens is from Whiting's main dry fly line. The feathers are linger and thinner.

Coq de Leon Hens have beautiful mottled and speckled feathers, nice and soft.

Brahma Hens are a bit smaller and have a partridge like pattern to them.

To see them all and the full offering of colors, please visit my page;

Whiting Hen Saddles.

Grizzly Hen Hackle - 12 feathers / $3.75

And to make things even more interesting, each of these feathers is "grizzly", but look at the differences.

The heaviest barring is from Whiting's American line. The feathers are larger.

The tightest barring is found on Whiting's Soft Hackle Hen line. The color choices are endless.

The third feather is a muddy grizzly, the forth is a bleached grizzly, and the last is a soft grizzly.

Here you can buy packs of 12 medium size feathers. If you're looking for more feathers, or a wider range of sizes, all of these colors are available in full saddles.

Tippets - 12 feathers /$3.50

These are the feathers for the shoulders for Don's Delight. Also available in dyed colors. To see more, please visit my page on Golden Pheasant.

Neck Feathers- Out of Stock

These feathers make the Boston Blackie a beautiful fly. To see more, please visit my page on Golden Pheasant.

Breast Feathers - 12 feathers /$7.75

Rooster's Regret is just one of many patterns that calls for these feathers. To see more, please visit my page on Golden Pheasant.

Rump Feathers - 12 feathers /$5.75

Another popupar feather, this is a must. To see more, please visit my page on Golden Pheasant.

Tippets - 12 feathers / $5.95

These are the feathers you'll need to tie the Golden Witch. To see more, please visit my page; AmGolds.

Breast Feathers - 12 feathers / $5.75

With varying amounts of red and yellow, these are more for artistic uses. To see more, please visit my page on AmGolds.

Shoulders- Out of Stock

Unique to AmGolds, these feathers are teal with heavey black lacing. To see more, please visit my page on AmGolds.

Tippets - 12 feathers / $3.50

The Golden Witch has these feathers as shoulders. Also available in dyed colors. To see more, please visit my page on Lady Amherst Pheasant.

Neck Feathers - 12 feathers / $5.50

Similar in color to those found on a golden, these make great shoulders. To see more, please visit my page on Lady Amherst Pheasant.

Shoulders - 12 feathers / $9.50

A bit more of a blue green, the edge is more flat than round. To see more, please visit my page on Lady Amherst Pheasant.

Back Feathers - 12 feathers / $7.75

If you're tying the Carries Special or the Green Hornet, here is the feather you'll need. To see more, please visit my page on Lady Amherst Pheasant.

Back Feathers - 12 feathers / $7.75

These are a nice red feather with a square edge. To see more, please visit my page on Lady Amherst Pheasant.

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Satyr Tragopan - 12 feathers /$15.75

Fire Engine red feathers with a white dot. Also available in small and large sizes. To see more, please visit my page; Satyr Tragopan.

Temmink's Tragopan - 12 feathers /$9.50

More tear shape with a light blue background, they are range from small to large. To see more, please visit my page; Temmink's Tragopan.

Grey - 3 Pairs /$9.75

Fire Engine red feathers with a white dot. Also available in small and large sizes. To see more, please visit my page; Grey Peacock Pheasant.

Germain's - 12 feathers /$

These long beautifully outlined feathers are unique indeed. To see more, please visit my page; Germain's Peacock Pheasant.

Malay - 12 feathers /$

A dark blue feather with a deep maroon edge. To see more, please visit my page on Malay Peacock Pheasant.

Reeves Pheasant - 12 feathers /$7.75

If you're tying the Lady Ghost, these are the feathers you'll need for the shoulders. To see more, please visit my page on Reeves Pheasant.

Argus Pheasant - 6 feathers /$17.50

The streamer Argus and Purple is tied with different feathers from the Great Argus. These beautiful feathers are from the back of a male in breeding plumage. To see more, please visit my page on Argus Pheasant.

Koklass Pheasant - 12 feathers /$9.75

These long beautifully outlined feathers are unique indeed. To see more, please visit my page on Koklass Pheasant.

Crested Fireback - 12 feathers /$17.50

A dark blue feather with a deep maroon edge. To see more, please visit my page on Crested Firebacks.

Ringneck Pheasant - 12 feathers /$1.75

Almost every feather on this bird can be used in streamer patterns, To see more feathers, please visit my page on Ringneck Pheasant.

Hungarian Partridge - 12 feathers /$5.75

If you're tying the Blue Devil, here is the feather for the shoulders. To see more, please visit my page on Hungarian Partridge.

Chukar Partridge - 12 feathers /$

You'll need these for the shoulders on the Magent Maiden. To see more, please visit my page on Chukar Partridge.

Prairie Chicken - 12 feathers /$9.75

A nicely barred and brown feather, these make nice shoulders. To see more, please visit my page on Prairie Chicken.

India Blue - 12 feathers /$4.75

If you're tying the Grey Wolf's Coral Smelt, here is the feather you'll need. To see more, please visit my page on India Blue Peafowl.

Java Green - 12 feathers /$9.75

These emerald green feathers range in size from very small to large. To see more, please visit my page on Java Green Peafowl.

White - 12 feathers /$4.75

These neck feathers have the same properties as those from an India Blue. To see more, please visit my page on Designer Peafowl.

India Blue - 12 feathers /$7.75

If you're tying the Silver Darter Variation, here is the feather you'll need. To see more, please visit my page on India Blue Peafowl.

Java Green - 12 feathers /$9.75

A bit different color and shape, this is an elegant feather To see more, please visit my page on Java Green Peafowl.

White - 12 feathers /$7.75

Pull away all the fluff and you;ll find a nice feather. To see more, please visit my page on Designer Peafowl.

Wild Turkey - 12 feathers /$3.50

These are a feather long called for in tying streamers. To see more, please visit my page on Wild turkey.

Ocellated - 12 feathers / $9.75

These are the green body feathers from a close relative of our turkey. To see more, please visit my page on Occelated Turkey.

Ocellated - 12 feathers / $17.50

And if that bird is not pretty enough, the feathers on the back are blue. To see more, please visit my page on Ocellated Turkey.

Black Francolin - 12 feathers /$17.75

The Ms. Bushaw in David Klausmeyir's book is tied with the feathers from this bird. To see more feathers, please visit my page on Black Francolin.

Crested Tinamou - 12 feathers /$12.75

Johnson's Daryl's Choice is the only pattern I've found that calls for this unique feather. To see more feathers, please visit my page on Crested Tinamou.

Tiger Heron - 12 feathers /$0

Finely mottled and a shape that is unique to this bird. To see more, please visit my page on Tiger Heron.