Turrall's Indian Cock Cape Neck

The Indian Cock Cape is a popular material used in fly tying for a variety of fishing flies, including dry flies, nymphs, and streamers. Sourced from the neck and back area of the rooster, these capes offer a wide range of feather sizes and shapes, making them extremely versatile for tying flies of different sizes and for different purposes.

Complete necks will prove an economical buy for tyers making larger quantities of flies.

Available in the following colours:

• Badger
• Barred Ginger
• Black
• Blue
• Blue Dun
• Claret
• Cree
• Furnace
• Ginger
• Golden Olive
• Green Highlander
• Grizzle
• Iron Blue Dun
• Olive Dark
• Olive Light
• Olive Medium
• Orange Hot
• Red/Brown
• Red/Scarlet
• White
• Yellow

Variety of Sizes

 Indian Cock Capes provide a broad selection of feather sizes, from small feathers suitable for tiny dry flies to larger feathers for streamers and nymphs. This range allows fly tiers to select the perfect feather for their specific tying needs.

Quality and Durability: Despite being more affordable than some other types of hackle, Indian Cock Capes are known for their quality and durability. The feathers have strong barbs and stems, making them resilient and easy to work with, ensuring that flies maintain their structure and effectiveness over time.

Natural and Dyed Colors: These capes come in a variety of natural colors, as well as dyed hues, providing fly tiers with a wide palette to match the hatch or to experiment with attractive patterns. From natural browns and grays to vibrant blues, greens, and reds, the color options can meet a wide range of tying requirements.

Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to other hackle options, Indian Cock Capes offer great value. They are an excellent choice for beginners who are experimenting with different patterns, as well as for experienced tiers looking to stock up on versatile, high-quality materials without breaking the bank.

Application: The feathers from Indian Cock Capes are commonly used for hackles on dry flies, providing the necessary flotation. They are also used for tails, throats, and wings on various nymphs and streamers, offering not only structural support but also enhancing the fly's visual appeal to fish.