Hareline Intruder Feather Prop Hackle

Hareline Intruder Feather Prop Hackle is a loose feather material intended for building prop hackle in Intruder-style flies. It helps separate and organise other materials while adding a fuller, mobile profile. The feathers also suit streamer wings, where they can increase the wing’s width and presence in the water. Select individual feathers by their actual shape and fibre length.

Construction and use

Prop hackle serves a structural purpose by organising materials and building volume in an Intruder fly. Mount the feathers individually, in small bundles or by wrapping them around the shank, depending on the profile required. The amount of material affects the fly’s width and balance. A sparse bundle keeps the construction lighter and more open, while a fuller bundle creates a more pronounced outline.

• Type: loose feathers for tying prop hackle.
• Uses: Intruder flies and streamer wings.
• Role: separates materials and builds profile volume.
• Selection: match the amount of material to the fly’s intended width and balance.