Hareline Real Fake Jungle Cock

There’s no denying that Jungle Cock adds a certain panache that few other materials provide, but it’s often tough to track down and pretty pricey–Hareline solves those problems with their Real Fake Jungle Cock Eyes. These “fake” feathers copy the look of real Jungle Cock and they’re double-sided and made out of a tearproof material for excessive durability. These nails also are available in a range of colors so that you can dial your flies in just how you like. Easy to tie in and quick to add appeal to any fly you’re tying, you can count on Hareline’s Real Fake Jungle Cock whether you’re whipping up some steelhead flies to swing or large streamers to throw at striped bass. 

Uses

Hareline’s Real Fake Jungle Cock is pretty straightforward in its use in that it’s used to tie eyes on streamers, wet flies, and salmon/steelhead flies. Super durable and simple to work with, you can tie these in anytime you’re looking to add a bold pair of eyes to your flies. 

Comparisons

Tiers have been looking for a suitable substitute to Jungle Cock for quite some time, and aside from other synthetic options like Spirit River’s Imitation Jungle Cock, there’s really no other option aside from using actual Jungle Cock nails. If you don’t care about matching the appearance of Jungle Cock but want to add eyes to your flies, then Hareline’s Adhesive Eyes are a fine and realistic option. 

Example Flies

While Jungle Cock has been used in a ton of different patterns, the Picasse is a classic fly that you could incorporate Hareline’s Real Fake Jungle Cock into.