Hareline Saltwater Neck Hackle

Hareline Saltwater Neck Hackle is neck-hackle material for larger saltwater flies with a pronounced profile. Use the feathers to form collars, wind them around the hook or distribute the fibres around the body. They are suited to tarpon and bass patterns in which the hackle frames the fly and gives it a clear, substantial outline.

Construction and use

Clear the base, tie in the feather and wind it around the hook in controlled turns. Depending on the pattern, it forms a fuller collar or a fibre border around the body. Match the usable barb length and shape to the size and profile of the fly. Keep steady tension while winding so the feather remains aligned and the tie-in stays clean.

• Type: neck-hackle feathers.
• Role in a pattern: collar, wound hackle section or fibre border.
• Use: saltwater flies, including tarpon and bass patterns.
• Handling: match the barb length and shape to the fly’s profile.