Hareline Half Cape
Versatile Feathers for Every Pattern
The Hareline Half Cape delivers a premium selection of hackle feathers at a fraction of the cost of a full cape. Whether you're tying delicate dry flies, bulky bass bugs, or swinging steelhead patterns, this half cape has the range to handle it all.
What Makes It Valuable
Half capes offer the sweet spot between saddle hackle and full capes—you get a variety of feather sizes from a single skin, perfect for tiers who need versatility without the investment of a full genetic cape. The feathers are high-quality with good barb density and natural taper.
Perfect For Tying
- Dry Flies: Sizes 12-18 hackle for classic patterns like Adams, Elk Hair Caddis, and Stimulators
- Wet Flies: Soft hackle collars and traditional wet fly patterns
- Steelhead & Salmon: Larger feathers for Spey flies, intruders, and swinging patterns
- Bass & Pike: Big, webby feathers for Clouser Minnows, poppers, and streamers
- Saltwater: Durable feathers for baitfish patterns and shrimp imitations
- Nymphs: Legs, tails, and wingcases
The Half Cape Advantage
You get a wide range of feather sizes on one skin, from small dry fly hackle near the top to larger, webbier feathers toward the bottom. This variety means you're not locked into one pattern size—tie a size 14 Adams in the morning and a size 2 Woolly Bugger in the afternoon from the same cape.
Available in multiple natural and dyed colors to match any pattern in your arsenal.