Wapsi Chinese #1 Rooster Necks

Fantastic Seller!!

Black, Yellow (Good for Mayflies)

Still from Wapsi. These necks are not as large as the #1 and you will get some mishapen necks. The colours are still the superb Wapsi dyings.

In addition to the Metz stock colours, we have been able to arrange for Wapsi to dye some of our special Irish colours. These have sold extremely well during the 2000 season. Metz have also custom hatched thousands of cream birds for us, for Autumn 2000 delivery. We do not expect any cream product supply problems for a significant part of the coming season. For those of you not aware, cream/white saddles in quality are always in short supply.

To further extend our Metz line up, you can also have pelts stained in Picric Acid from us.

Available as whole necks, half necks or combo necks (two half necks of different colours). Custom colours only available from us are included in our inventory.

Grade#1 necks have a full range of hackle from size #8 thru #24 (and often as small as #28). They will be full and thick with long and narrow, virtually web free hackle. The hackle will be glossy, springy and stiff. Fiber density will be very pronounced. Coloration will be pleasant and consistent.

Grade #2 necks are almost identical in quality to #1’s, but may not be quite as heavily hackled and perhaps slightly webbier. You may also find an occasional pin feather or broken tip. However, since out grading standard is so stringent, none of these flaws will be significant. Selling at a considerable reduction from #1’s, but essentially the same quality hackle, they are great value.

Grade#3 necks may have a little more web,broken tips or pin feathers than the #2’s but still have top quality dry fly hackle. They may not be as heavy hackled in the smaller hook sizes (18 and smaller) but may be very full with premium quality hackle in the more commonly used sizes (16 and larger). These necks make a fine choice for the novice or commercial fly tyer.

Metz saddles are always a good seller. Again we offer colours you can‘t get elsewhere. If you like our Chinese pelt colours, you’ll love these saddles. We also have special picric acid dyings.

There has been a hefty increase in the price of grizzle saddles this Autumn. Please note that this is not of our doing. Metz is reacting to the market shortage of quality grizzle saddles. We think that Metz grizzle still offer excellent value for money, when compared to other offerings out there.

A more limited colour range than the standard saddles, but useful for those who want long fine hackles.

David Rice Capes

Quality genetic necks from a reputable US breeder. Limited colour range that represents excellent value for the fly dresser. I have a significant stock of hard to come by genuine cree in these pelts at the time of putting the catalogue together. Don’t be fooled by the low price on these pelts. They will wrap small dry flies. We can supply as half necks or combination necks for those who have this requirement.

Shannon Rooster Necks

A smaller breeder from the US. Shannon knows how to finish and present a quality pelt, a lesson, some of the other smaller breeders would do well to learn. Nice dry fly quality hackle. Lovely flexible feathers that will wrap tiny dry flies.Supplies of these capes are limited and seasonal. Highly recommended.

Shannon Hen Necks

An excellent source of genetic hen necks. We have natural black hen necks, in limited quantities, for the Irish purist from this small scale American breeder.

Other colours available in limited quantities – Cree, White, Brown, Grizzly, Ginger, Dun, Furnace.

Hoffman # 4 Necks

 Please ‘phone for colour availabilty. At the moment we have around 20 colours available, include a large stock of grizzle, black, olive and kingfisher blue. Other colours are less available.These capes are well priced to move.

Hebert Saddles

Bought in bulk. Packaged as an economy #1 grade, economy #2 grade or bulk #2 available. Very well priced, Excellent Value.

Every natural colour you can think of excluding grizzle!

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This cape has been stained in picric acid. We have machine rinsed the cape at least 3 times to try and remove any residue. However, should the cape become damp, leaching may occur, particularly from the skin. Picric acid is HIGHLY POISONOUS, either on the skin or if swallowed. If you get a yellow stain on your hand from the pelt, wash immediately. Do not use the pelt again until rinsed and dried. Use rubber gloves to handle during this process.

Picric acid is – 2,4,6 Tri-nitro-phenol.

This cape is sold on the basis that you are aware of the risk and act responsibly when handling the cape or feathers. For instance many tyers would lick their fingers to wet tying materials (this is inadvisable in any case as many dyes are carcinogenic), we strongly recommend that you do not do so when dealing with picric acid stained products.

No liability will be accepted under any circumstances, as we have tried our best to make you aware of the potential risks. If you are in any doubt, do not purchase this product.