Discover Whiting Farms Hen Cape, extracted from the back of the hen, a must-have for tying dry flies, nymphs and drowned flies. Top quality for demanding fly tyers.
Whiting Farms Hen Cape is the most popular hen cape among fly tyers worldwide. Derived from the hen's back, this cape provides high-quality feathers, essential for a variety of tying techniques. The hen's cape hackle is a fundamental material, mainly used to design the erect wings of dry flies. Wrapped around the hook, these feathers form an effective collar for nymphs and drowned flies, while longer, sturdier feathers are ideal for matuka fly tying, streamers and complete wings. Every tyer's workbench should have these varied capes to take advantage of their versatility and improve tying efficiency. Whiting Farms Hen Capes offer the durability and diversity to make exceptionally effective and attractive flies.