Metz Cock Neck #3

Metz Cock Neck #3 is a Metz rooster neck marked as grade #3. Neck feathers are chiefly suited to hackles, with additional use in tails and selected wing components. Their resilient barbs hold their direction during wrapping and create a defined hackle profile. A neck offers a range of feather lengths, making selection practical across different hook sizes.

Features and use

When choosing a feather, compare barb length with the hook and inspect the stem. The feather should wrap cleanly without splitting or cracking. Strip loose barbs from the tie-in section, secure the stem, and wind from the butt toward the tip for controlled hackle placement.

• Type: Metz rooster neck, grade #3.
• Features: Resilient barbs and a stem suited to forming hackle.
• Use: Hackles, selected tails and wing components.
• Selection: Choose each feather by barb length and its fit to the hook.