Umpqua Metz Hatch Hackle Bundle 22 Baetis – Premium Fly Hackle Set

Umpqua's Metz Hatch Hackle Bundle 22 Baetis is designed for fly tyers seeking reliable, lifelike mayfly imitations when Baetis, PMD, and Caddis hatches surface on the water. This bundle brings together carefully selected hackle that supports crisp ties and natural posture in the fly.

Each pack features Metz hackle feathers harvested from the cape or neck of a rooster, with generations of selective breeding contributing to consistent buoyancy and fiber integrity. The result is hackle that feels crisp in hand and holds its shape well after multiple casts, giving you reliable performance from first light to last light on the water.

Why Metz hackle stands out

Metz feathers are known for their uniform barbules, balanced flex, and buoyant properties. With decades of genetic breeding behind them, these hackles deliver dependable buoyancy that helps your dry patterns ride true and visible in a range of light conditions. A well-tied Baetis or PMD imitation benefits from the subtle sheen and natural lift that Metz hackle can provide, without needing extra effort during the head or wing set.

• Metz Hatch Hackle Bundle 22 Baetis
• Weight 0.05
• Model Number 99202

The 3-pack offers an assortment of appropriately sized and colored hackle, enabling you to craft impressions that align with specific hatches and water conditions. This variety is especially useful when matching Baetis and related mayfly hatches across different streams and times of day.

What you get in the 3-pack

• Assorted hackle by size for Baetis, PMD, and Caddis patterns
• Feathers sourced from rooster cape or neck with proven buoyancy
• Durable fibers that maintain tying shape through handling and casting

Real-world tying scenarios

• Dry fly patterns that ride high on calm mornings over rising Baetis nymphs
• Small mayfly imitations designed to drift naturally against current
• Quick color/size changes on the water to adapt to hatch timing

Practical tying tips: pair the hackle with complementary thread colors and proper barbule orientation to maximize buoyancy and silhouette. The bundle’s versatility supports multiple fly sizes, helping you dial in the look you want for each fishing day.

Note: while the pack provides versatile options and consistent quality, outcomes depend on tying technique, water conditions, and hatch timing. Consider this bundle as a reliable foundation for creating lifelike Baetis, PMD, and Caddis patterns.