Whiting Farms is a world reference for fly tyers thanks to its constant pursuit of excellence in the breeding of specialized poultry.
Whiting Farms saddles are renowned in the fly fishing world for their exceptional quality.
They are cock feathers specifically selected and bred to create artificial flies.
The feathers come from cocks raised by Whiting Farms, a company specializing in the production of feathers for fly tying. These cocks are raised and selected to produce long, fine and consistent feathers.
Saddles (feathers taken from the back of the cock) offer extremely long feathers, sometimes reaching up to 30 cm.
These feathers are fine, which allows for consistent wraps and perfect flies.
A single saddle can yield several dozen, or even hundreds, of flies.
Dry flies: Thanks to their fineness and natural flotation, they are ideal for creating flies that float on the water.
Their attention to detail guarantees feathers perfectly suited to the needs of fly fishermen.
Saddle feathers only cover 2 or 3 hook sizes (14 - 16 - 18).
The Pro grade is the entry-level grade from WHITING FARMS; the grade above is the Bronze grade, then Silver.
The grade does not determine the quality of the feather, but indeed the number of flies you can tie.
If you have any questions about choosing a rod, a fly line or for tying flies in the choice of components, do not hesitate to contact us through our website, by phone or by visiting us in person at our Ardent Fly Fishing store.