The Premium Indian Hen Capes from Alba Fly Tying are a top-quality natural feather choice for fly tyers looking to tie lifelike, soft-hackled flies with excellent movement in the water. These capes are sourced from specially selected Indian hens and graded for their softness, feather density, and versatility.
Each Indian hen cape features a wide range of feather sizes with soft, webby fibres that are ideal for collars, throats, legs, and wings on traditional wet flies, nymphs, spiders, and stillwater patterns. The natural fibre structure allows for superb mobility and realistic presentation, making these capes a trusted choice for river and loch anglers alike.
Popular UK Fly Patterns Tied with Indian Hen Capes:
North Country Spiders – Perfect for soft hackles that pulse in the current.
March Brown and Partridge Variants – Use hen hackles for wing and collar sections.
Diawl Bach – Ideal for throat hackles and legs on stillwater nymphs.
Wet Greenwell’s Glory – Hen hackle adds movement and a traditional look.
Dabbler and Buzzer Patterns – Adds life and flow to loch-style wet flies.
Product Features:
Premium grade Indian hen cape with soft, webby feathers
Ideal for tying wet flies, nymphs, buzzers, spiders, and emergers
Provides excellent movement and natural appearance in the water
Wide size range for small to medium-sized fly patterns
Ethically sourced and professionally prepared by Alba Fly Tying
Whether you’re targeting trout on stillwaters or fishing classic wet flies on rivers and lochs, the Premium Indian Hen Cape from Alba Fly Tying is an essential material for creating mobile, lifelike, and traditional fly patterns with ease.
