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Post by johnnytwodrogues on Mar 21, 2007 16:53:19 GMT
What is the difference between capes and saddles, am I right in thinking saddles offer bigger,longer hackles?
For years I have only used packs of feathers for my poor, but fish-catching, offerings but after buying a metz grade 2 hen cape I was astounded how much easier it is to tie a hackle with a thin stalk. I am therefore preparing myself to get the wallet out and invest in a few (mainly) hen capes/ saddles- any suggestions as to the best source?
Thanks.
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tayspringer
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Post by tayspringer on Mar 21, 2007 17:11:03 GMT
Capes and saddles come from different parts of the bird. The ideal for salmon flies is a Chinese cock cape. The hackles are a wee bit more stiffer. The hen capes tends to be a bit more softer and bushier. If you want a fly that has plenty of movement then a hen is well worth trying. I use Metz capes for my trout flies as they tend not to have big enough hackle for some of the salmon files that I tie such as size 6 or 8. To be honest is paying for a Metz Worth it? Try a Chinese cock cape, you will get the same result. Try Ebay. There are a few sellers who supply capes & Saddles
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hardygem
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Post by hardygem on Mar 21, 2007 18:40:47 GMT
I use veniards chinese cock necks for hackles on all my salmon flies.They come in a good range of colours,affordable and are of an adequate quality for tying most patterns.Trout flies however do sometimes need a better grade of feather to meet the precise pattern requirements a metz cape is a joy to work with when tying small dries etc
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Post by stu47 on Mar 21, 2007 19:12:50 GMT
I have Whiting farm american rooster capes i use for my salmon flies,they are big heavily feathered capes.Cost a bit more than chinese capes but i think in the long run the amount of feathering in these will pay.Last one i got cost 17 quid from lakeland,that was without VAT
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Post by Sloggi on Mar 21, 2007 19:24:38 GMT
I have Whiting farm american rooster capes i use for my salmon flies,they are big heavily feathered capes.Cost a bit more than chinese capes but i think in the long run the amount of feathering in these will pay.Last one i got cost 17 quid from lakeland,that was without VAT I agree  |
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Post by strood on Mar 22, 2007 17:12:58 GMT
YOU SHOULD TRY WWW.FLYMAKERS.FREESEREVE.CO.UK01224 898438 VENIARD CHINESE cock CAPES 7.20 WHITING cock CAPES 13.50 WHITING SADDLES 9.50 I FIND DOUGLAS VERY RELIABLE AND IF HE HAS NOT GOT IT HE WILL GET IT FOR YOU. DAVE |
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