Hen Hackle

The Grizzly Hen Hackle tips you see here is one of my favorite dry fly winging material when I want to show distinct wing outline.  Using this in a spent wing position is what I believe makes the Murray’s Housefly such an effective fly, prompting strikes from trout which pass up regular flies.  Adams Dry flies tied with these wings are preferred by many anglers. The webby texture of these feathers enable us to tie very attractive and effective nymph with them.