jocky McKenzie 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2021 Hi all just a quick Question, i have been tying size 12's 14's PTN, Hares Ear N and peacock herl N and when ever but not all the time been using CDC for hackle, i have bought a Metz HEN NECK GRIZZLY (black and white markings) will this be ok for my nymphs and spiders ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2021 Can't really tell. Need to pull a feather and wrap it around a shank. There is a technique for using long hackles for shorter collars in which case you can use them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocky McKenzie 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2021 only received it today so not opened or tied anything yet and yes looks like there are lots of different sizes on the neck cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Val Schmaus 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2021 Can be used for nymphs,wets,spyder's as well as hackle tip wings such as the Adams.May want to consider investing in a partridge skin if you tie mostly nymphs and spyder's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocky McKenzie 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2021 it looks a cracking Neck cost me £29 so wanted to see how the quantity was, so yes might just get a Partridge see how i get on take care Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, jocky McKenzie said: it looks a cracking Neck cost me £29 so wanted to see how the quantity was, so yes might just get a Partridge see how i get on take care If you are referring to the hook, never mind. If you are referring to the bird feather for a soft hackle you may want to try quail as a substitute and save your self a few quid! As far as the Metz neck goes - I'd tie with it! Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrodell 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2021 Your #1 cape should have smaller sized feathers for tying nymph collars and such. I've been using grizzly hen hackle feathers to tie dark wings on dry fly adams as well. I'm sure there's going to plenty of uses for these over time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocky McKenzie 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2021 hi yes there are lots of different sizes on the bird so plenty of options cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocky McKenzie 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2021 thxs for the reply guys will take it all onboard 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites