Hareline India Hen Back
Premium Mottled Feathers for Lifelike Patterns
India Hen backs are prized for their bold, irregular mottling and soft, webby texture that creates natural movement in the water. These versatile feathers are essential for tyers who want to add realistic segmentation and lifelike action to nymphs, soft hackles, and wet flies.
The heavily mottled barring provides excellent contrast and visual appeal, while the soft fibers pulse naturally with current and retrieve. From classic soft hackle collars to modern nymph patterns, India Hen backs deliver the natural look that selective fish respond to.
Key Features:
- Bold mottled patterns – Irregular barring creates realistic segmentation and contrast
- Soft hackle collars – Webby fibers provide natural movement in the current
- Versatile applications – Legs, wing cases, collars, and accent materials
- Ideal sizing range – Feathers suitable for hooks #10-18
- Full backs – Ample material for numerous flies
- Excellent value – Quality Hareline materials at a competitive price
Popular Applications:
Soft hackle wet flies, Pheasant Tail and Hare's Ear wing cases, hopper and stonefly legs, nymph collars, and any pattern requiring mottled, natural-looking feathers with movement.
Available in natural and dyed colors to match your tying needs.