Umpqua Metz Bugger Bunch Hackle Grizzly/Burnt Orange — Premium Woolly Bugger Hackle (3 Pack)

Elevate your Woolly Bugger patterns

Umpqua's Metz Bugger Bunch Hackle in Grizzly/Burnt Orange comes from the base of a rooster cape, delivering a natural taper, fine barbs, and a supple quill. This combination ties cleanly and offers lifelike movement in the water, helping your flies read as authentic under different light and water conditions. The Grizzly/Burnt Orange palette blends warm earth tones with a subtle highlight, adding depth without overpowering the overall silhouette. This 3-pack provides a ready set for tying multiple flies with consistent quality.

Key benefits at a glance

• Natural taper supports realistic bugger shapes and movement.
• Fine barbs reduce bulk while preserving color detail.
• Supple quill enables easy palmering around standard shank lengths.
• Warm Grizzly/Burnt Orange tones add depth and visual interest in varied water conditions.
• Rooster cape origin suggests reliable feather quality and consistency across packs.

In practice, these hackles tie in smoothly, clamp securely, and respond to subtle tension during wrapping. The 3-pack format is convenient for tying several patterns or stockpiling for future tying sessions without sacrificing quality.

Use cases and tying tips

• Palmer the hackle around the body to create a segmented, lifelike rib and body texture.
• Pair with natural wool, chenille, or fur to vary texture and buoyancy across patterns.
• Trim the tips to control profile for different water conditions and presentation.

Pack details: 3 hackle feathers per pack, sourced from the base of a rooster cape. The Metz Bugger Bunch line is part of a nine-color family, allowing you to mix and match hues for cohesive or contrasting patterns across your fly box.