Whiting Dry Fly Saddle
Whiting Dry Fly Saddle is a rooster saddle designed for tying dry flies. This variant is marked Half Bronze. Its feathers have long, supple feather stems and dense, stiff barbs, producing durable hackles that support a fly on the surface. The material also suits palmer, Bivisible and related patterns that call for longer feathers.
Construction and use
The stiff barbs form a broad support around the hook, while the flexible feather stem wraps smoothly during tying. This saddle is well suited to dry-fly hackles, while soft hen feathers are commonly used for wet flies and nymphs. Feathers from the Whiting Genetic Dry Fly Hackle line are suitable for tying very small flies, including size 26 and smaller. Choose a feather with barb length suited to the pattern, hook size and overall construction. Even tension during wrapping helps preserve the feather stem and produces a clean, durable hackle.
- Type: Whiting Dry Fly Saddle rooster saddle.
- Marking: Half Bronze.
- Uses: Dry-fly hackles, palmer, Bivisible and similar patterns.
- Selection: Match feather length to the hook size and construction of the fly.