What it is
Hareline’s Stonfo Soft Touch Ring Hackle Pliers are lightweight, durable hackle pliers with a soft-touch, non-slip grip and a ring-handle that’s easy to control at the vise. They clamp down with strong holding power, so materials stay put while you wind and position them.
What to tie with it
Use them to grip and wind hackle feathers with control, especially when you’re trying to land the wrap exactly where you want it for precise hackle placement. They’re also handy for holding delicate tying materials without slipping while you take controlled turns and keep tension steady.
Flies and the fish they're for
These are a go-to tool for dry flies that rely on wrapped hackle, where controlled winding and secure grip matter for consistent collars and clean heads; those dries are fished for trout and panfish on creeks, rivers, and stillwaters. They also shine when you’re tying smaller, more delicate hackle—like starling-sized feathers—common on trout soft hackles and small wet flies swung in rivers and streams. Because they’ll clamp a wide range of materials securely, they’re equally at home on trout nymphs and euro-style patterns where you’re managing fine materials under tension for clean, tight bodies.