Umpqua Metz Hatch Hackle Bundle 20 Baetis – Premium Baetis Fly Tying Hackle

Elevate Baetis fly tying with the Metz Hatch Hackle Bundle

Umpqua's Metz Hatch Hackle Bundle for Baetis is curated for fly tyers who value quality. The hackle is sourced from Metz feathers taken from the cape or neck of a rooster, backed by decades of selective breeding to enhance buoyancy and durability. This pedigree helps the hackle hold a natural profile on the water, supporting lifelike silhouettes as you craft imitations for Baetis, PMD, and Caddis hatches.

This 3-pack offers a thoughtful assortment of appropriately sized and colored hackle, designed to match common hatch colors and sizes. Whether you are building dun bodies, wings, or delicate collars, the diverse selection helps you tailor your pattern to the water and light conditions you expect to encounter.

• Metz hackle feathers from rooster cape or neck
• Decades of selective breeding for buoyancy and consistency
• Assortment of sizes and colors to cover Baetis, PMD, and Caddis patterns
• Compact 3-pack for convenient pairing with other fly tying materials

• Ideal for Baetis nymphs, duns, and emergers, plus PMD and Caddis-style patterns
• Supports lifelike wing and thorax details with natural feather fibers
• Buoyancy and shape help create a believable surface presentation

How to get the most from your Metz hackle

Prep the feathers by aligning tips, trimming stray fibers, and selecting the right length for your pattern. Use the hackle to form clean collars, subtle ribs, or airy wings that breathe with the fly. Pair it with a matching body material to maximize realism without crowding your pattern.

Store hackle in a cool, dry place to preserve flexibility and color. While tying, consider the water you expect and the light conditions to choose sizes and colors that best replicate the spectrum you aim to imitate. This bundle is a versatile addition to a tyer’s toolkit, offering options rather than promises, and suited to ongoing Baetis, PMD, and Caddis work.