Whiting Bronze Saddle
One of the Finest Dry Fly Saddles in the World
Whiting Bronze Saddle has become the benchmark for premium dry fly hackle and is trusted by professional fly tyers around the world. Thanks to its exceptionally long, uniform feathers, a single feather can often be used to tie multiple flies, making this saddle one of the most economical choices for production tying.
The Bronze Grade offers an outstanding balance of feather quantity, hook-size range and value. Whether you tie dozens or hundreds of dry flies each season, it represents one of the smartest long-term investments in premium genetic hackle.
What is the Whiting Bronze Saddle?
Whiting Bronze Saddle is a genetically bred rooster saddle specifically developed for tying dry flies. Unlike neck capes, saddle hackles are considerably longer and more uniform in size, allowing several flies to be tied from a single feather.
Most feathers are ideally suited for hook sizes approximately #12–18, covering the most popular trout dry fly sizes. Long, thin quills, dense stiff barbs and minimal webbing produce beautifully proportioned hackles with exceptional flotation.
Whiting's grading system is based primarily on feather quantity rather than feather quality. This means that Bronze Grade delivers the same outstanding individual feather quality found throughout the Whiting Farms range.
Why Choose the Whiting Bronze Saddle?
Exceptionally Long Hackles
A single feather can often tie multiple dry flies.
Designed for Production Tying
Uniform feather sizes make tying faster, easier and more consistent.
Outstanding Flotation
Thin quills and stiff barbs create beautifully balanced dry flies that float exceptionally well.
Legendary Whiting Farms Quality
High barb density, minimal webbing and remarkably consistent feather performance.
Over 500 Dry Flies from One Saddle
Bronze Grade is designed to provide enough premium hackle for approximately 500 dry flies, making it one of the best long-term values for serious fly tyers.
Ideal For
- Dry Flies
- Parachute Dry Flies
- Classic Catskill Patterns
- Mayfly Patterns
- Caddisfly Patterns
- Fly Tyers Producing Large Numbers of Dry Flies
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FLYFISHING.BG RECOMMENDATIONIf you primarily tie dry flies within a similar hook-size range, the Whiting Bronze Saddle is often a better investment than a neck cape. Its long feathers allow multiple flies to be tied from each hackle, dramatically reducing material waste and improving tying efficiency. If, however, you need the broadest possible hook-size range, a cape remains the better option. |
Technical Specifications
| Material | Genetically Bred Rooster Saddle |
| Grade | Bronze |
| Type | Full Saddle |
| Ideal Hook Sizes | Approximately #12–18 |
| Yield | Enough Premium Hackle for Approximately 500 Dry Flies |
| Suitable For | Dry Flies, Parachute Dry Flies, Classic Catskill Patterns, Mayfly Patterns and Caddisfly Patterns |
| Brand | Whiting Farms |
