Metz Hen Neck #1

Metz Hen Neck #1 is a Metz hen neck marked as grade #1. Soft, flexible barbs and a thin stem make these feathers useful for hackles, wings, tails and wet flies. The material covers a broad size range, from smaller flies around #18 and below to larger patterns around #6 and above. Match the length of each feather to the proportions of the pattern and hook.

Features and use

Hen feathers provide natural movement in the water and produce a supple hackle. The thin stem is helpful in the limited space around the hook eye and supports a slim, clean wrap. Select feathers by barb length and check that the stem will allow a tight tie-in.

• Type: Metz hen neck, grade #1.
• Features: Soft barbs with a thin, flexible stem.
• Use: Wet flies, hackles, wings and tails.
• Selection: Match feather length to the hook, from small to larger patterns.