Breeding chickens exclusively for the use of fly tying requires an incredible breadth and depth of knowledge. Whiting Farms is the largest fly tying feather producer in the world because the quality and consistency of their hackle is second to none.

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What is it that makes Whiting hackle better than the rest? Why do good feathers matter when fly tying? What does the “grade” of a hackle signify? What is the difference between a cape and a saddle? Whiting Pro Team member, Chris Johnson answers these questions and many more during this in-depth hackle class.