Hareline Iridescent Black Schlappen

The Ultimate Large-Profile Hackle for Dynamic Movement and Deep-Water Flash

 Give your large predatory flies a distinct, mesmerizing edge with Hareline Iridescent Black Schlappen. Highly prized by steelheaders, saltwater tiers, and warmwater anglers alike, these premium feathers are harvested from the base of the rooster tail. They are uniquely celebrated for their soft, ultra-webby texture and a brilliant, natural beetle-green iridescent sheen that synthetic materials simply cannot replicate.

Incredible Fluid Action and Webby Taper

Schlappen is legendary for its underwater performance. The long, flexible fibers pulse and breathe effortlessly with the slightest current or rod twitch, creating an incredibly lifelike swimming action. Because the feathers feature a wide, uniform width from the base to the tip, they are the absolute gold standard for wrapping full, dense collars on traditional Spey flies, complex Intruder collars, and large bass or pike streamers.

High-Gloss Multi-Dimensional Sheen

While these feathers appear as a rich, solid black on the bench, they come alive under light. The distinct iridescent coating reflects deep greens and dark blues when submerged, perfectly mimicking the natural coloration of aquatic insects, leeches, and baitfish. The soft, supple stems are incredibly easy to palmer or wrap without cracking, giving you consistent, pro-grade results with every turn.

Key Features:

• Brilliant Iridescent Coating: Features a natural, high-gloss beetle-green sheen that catches and reflects ambient light underwater.

• Ultra-Webby Soft Fibers: Highly responsive barbs breathe, pulse, and undulate dynamically in moving water.

• Uniform Wide Profile: Offers a consistent feather width from base to tip, ideal for building bulk and presence on large flies.

• Multi-Species Versatility: The premier choice for tying steelhead intruders, traditional spey patterns, salmon flies, and heavy predator streamers.

• Premium Hareline Quality: Expertly selected, washed, and packaged by Hareline Dubbin to ensure maximum usable fibers per pack.