Fly Materials Indian Cock Neck Hackle Brown Unused Approximately 17cm mini cape. About Indian Hackle: Indian hackle is characterized by smaller capes because they are not bred specifically for hackle use. The hackles are about size #12 and are softer compared to genetic hackles. Also, the color is dyed to the base of the feather, making it ideal for wrapping around hooks. There is no grade for hackle, so the quality of the hackle is judged by looking at the color and luster of the feathers. Indian cock hackle is characterized by thin stems that are easy to wrap, and fibers with moderate tension and luster. Thank you.