In the early 1970's, Metz revolutionized the fly tying world by introducing the first genetically engineered hackle to the fly fishing industry. They were the first to produce true "dry fly quality" hackle in a complete range of colors and sizes. A product that enabled fly tyers everywhere to imitate the natural insects more precisely than ever before. Long before artificial floatants became the norm, Metz hackles were floating dries through the fastest of riffles.
Metz is STILL the Name by which all other hackles are measured!
Stiff barbs, web-free hackles, flexible stems and a complete range of sizes in deep, natural, consistent colors are still the benchmark associated with the Metz trademark. No other company can reproduce consistently the colors offered by Metz.
Quality has always been synonymous with Metz, derived from strict genetic selection and the most consistent grading criteria in the market. The highest quality flies commercially available today are 100% tied with Metz hackle.
GRADE #1
These are the top saddles of the industry for mid sized dry flies, mostly for hooks #8-12. First grade will offer huge amount of long saddle feathers. Hackles are really long and narrow, approximately 70% of the hackle lenght is usable before they get webby. From every feathers you will tie multiple dry flies, feather length approx. 15-25cm.
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Further details on payments
If a payment is made using a credit card, your credit card account is debited in conjunction with the conclusion of the contract ie. when the purchase is confirmed.
Please not that depending on your delivery address (if outside European Union) you may be subject to import duties and taxes (including VAT), which are levied once a delivery reaches your destination country. Any such additional charges must be borne by you. You should note that customs policies and practices vary widely from country to country. We recommend that you contact your local customs office for information.
SHIPPING
We usually process and ship your order within 24 hours.
We offer the following delivery options:
POSTAL DELIVERY TO EUROPE 3,5 € (flat rate), no tracking. Some items do not fit in letter.
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Free for orders over 30 €
DHL EXPRESS, GLS or POSTI from 12 € (according to the country of destination) Includes tracking
- Free for orders over 150 €
RETURNS&REFUNDS
Returns
You can return your purchased item in 14 days after receiving it.There will be no extra charges for exchanging the item to another, for example to a different size.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.Your refund will be processed as soon as possible, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 21 days.
Before returning or exchanging any item, please contact us shop@europeanflyfisher.com