Ewing Feather Birds
Sunday 27th July 2025.webp)
Ewing Feather Birds have built a strong reputation in the fly tying world as a trusted source of high-quality genetic hackle. Bred in the USA by Doug Ewing, these birds have been selectively developed over decades to produce feathers with the perfect balance of softness, density, and length. Their capes and saddles are a favourite among tiers looking to tie dry flies, streamers, and even larger lures, offering impressive feather consistency and versatility across hook sizes. Ewing’s commitment to improving feather quality while keeping their products accessible has earned them a loyal following around the world.
Kindale Fly Fishing, the official UK and Ireland distributor of Ewing Feather Birds, has now introduced a custom-dyed range of Irish colours. This new collection includes traditional shades like Claret, Fiery Brown, Golden Olive, and Sunburst—perfect for Irish wets and lough-style patterns. Each cape is dyed in-house at Kindale, using a carefully developed process to ensure deep, rich colour and long-lasting consistency. The Irish colour range will be expanded over time depending on customer demand and popularity, offering even more options for fly tiers looking to match local waters and fish behaviour.
These Ewing capes and saddles strike the perfect balance between premium quality and affordability. They offer the performance and durability required by serious fly tiers, without the steep price tag of other genetic hackle brands. Whether you're tying classic Irish wets or delicate dry flies, the Ewing range—now with exclusive Irish colours—gives you the tools to create beautiful, effective patterns that hold up on the water and at the vice.