Hackle Collection

Rooster, male chicken on free range poultry farm, La Creuse, Limousin, France

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Pictured are the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards providing a large Guard of Honour at Buckingham Palace for the ceremonial arrival of the Commonwealth Heads of Government in London

Duke of Cambridge Takes the Salute for his First Colonelis Review
Pictured, the first time HRH Prince William carries out his role as Colonel of the Irish Guards Regiment. William is the Irish Guards first royal colonel and its Colonel-in-Chief is the Queen

Workers shredding flax, 19th century. From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie, published 1864

UK. A traditional salmon fishing fly

UK. Antique fly-tying equipment with a traditionally tied salmon fly in the vice on a fly-tiers bench

UK. A traditional salmon fishing fly called a Green Highlander

UK. A trout fishing wet fly known as an Invicta secured in a fly-tying vice

UK. A trout fishing fly simulating a nymph secured in a fly-tying vice

Hackle machine
Antique illustration of a Hackle machine

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"Hackle: The Majestic Rooster of La Creuse, Limousin, France" In the picturesque countryside of La Creuse, Limousin, France, a magnificent rooster struts proudly on a free-range poultry farm. With its vibrant feathers and regal demeanor, this hackle is truly a sight to behold. Meanwhile, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, world leaders gather to discuss pressing global issues. Amidst the diplomatic discussions and negotiations, one cannot help but be reminded of the resilience and determination embodied by the hackle. Just like this proud male chicken roaming freely in the French countryside, these leaders navigate complex challenges with grace and poise. Speaking of grace and poise, we turn our attention to an iconic moment - the Duke of Cambridge taking his first salute for Colonel's Review. As he stands tall in his military uniform adorned with a hackle plume atop his headgear, he exudes confidence and honor. This symbolic gesture reminds us that sometimes it takes courage to lead from the frontlines. But let us not forget history's lessons as we delve into 19th-century workers shredding flax. In their hands lies another aspect of hackling - a process used to separate fibers from plants like flax. Their meticulous work showcases human ingenuity and craftsmanship passed down through generations. Fast forward to 1948 when Fall - a Border Terrier - steals hearts with its playful antics captured in black-and-white photographs. Amongst all this charm lies yet another connection to our feathered friend – Fall sports an exquisite coat resembling those vibrant rooster feathers known as hackles. As we explore further into fly-tying equipment from yesteryears or admire traditionally tied salmon flies on fly-tiers' benches in antique shops across UK towns; it becomes evident that even artistry can find inspiration in nature's wonders such as hackles. And finally comes full circle back to the UK, where traditional salmon fishing flies like the Green Highlander grace the rivers.