A Partridge cape is probably one of the most versatile fly tying materials available.
Whether used as a soft hackle in modern or traditional wet flies, for legs or hackles on realistic nymph patterns, for dry flies or Trout and Sea Trout streamers, even for Salmon flies, Partridge feathers are a wonderful material! For a long time, partridge feathers have found purpose in all these fly tying scenarios. Over 120 years ago the first wet fly patterns tied with Partridge soft hackles were invented!
A single cape of the Hareline #1 Hungarian Partridge includes a wide variety of feathers that can be used in many different patterns. These Grade 1 Partridge capes shouldn’t be missing on any well-stocked tying bench!
Hareline started in 1981 in a private kitchen and has grown over time into a large company with nearly 1,700 square meters of production space. Based in Oregon, USA, the company now produces and distributes thousands of products that fly tyers around the world appreciate. Dubbing, in particular, has earned a place in many tying desks, but the remaining materials and accessories also impress with quality and a fair price.