Saltwater Hackle

[bigorange84]

Where is the best place to buy saltwater hackle online? It seems like I have looked everywhere and cannot seem to find it.

[skiptomylu]

Either JS Flyfishing Rod Building or Bob Marriott's either one has the best there is.

http://www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/category/49000

http://www.bobmarriottsflyfishingstore.com

[bigorange84]

Thanks skip jsflyfishing had exactly what I needed will be placing an order with them. Do you sell any of your powder paint?

[crappiepappa]

Dumb question but what's different bout saltwater hackle? I've heard of it but never have seen it. Can it be used in fresh water ?

[Redge]

Hey Pappa you order some of that saltwater, I'll go in on the shipping with you and order some also !

[bigorange84]

I believe but correct me if I am wrong but I think it is thinner than regular neck hackle? Some of the guys that I have seen and talked to that tie use it but I have never thought to ask what the difference is. But to me it looks thinner.

[crappiepappa]

Hey Redge you got it. Let me run some traps and I'll get with ya!

[Redge]

I bet Skip or Pepop will be along with a detailed explanation for us!

[crappiepappa]

Might have to put a nibble on my hook to get em to bite! LOL

[skiptomylu]

It's what I use and it's not thinner as far as wide and it's longer than regular. Regular neck hackle is 3" to 5" and SW Neck hackle is 4" to 6" and sole even longer at times. The more thin and stiffer hackle would be the Saddle Hackle and it's used more for collars and palmering, but can be used for a tail as well. I like the Salt Water Neck Hackle especially because it wider and I think more webby.
also Hareline's SW Neck Hackle to me is better quality than any other I have tried. That is what both of the links above have. Like I said it's what I have used for 10 years or more now.