The Whiting Farms Rooster Hebert Gold Saddle is an extremely popular rooster saddle among fly tyers. Sourced from the lumbar region of the rooster, this saddle offers feathers perfect for dry fly tying in the most common sizes. But its versatility doesn't stop there: it's also suitable for streamers and many other fly patterns. Whiting Farms applies a rigorous grading system, the Olympic Grading System, which ensures consistent, unbiased evaluation of capes and saddles across all dry fly product lines. This system ensures that every feather in the saddle has a soft, twist-free spine, high fiber density, and over 85% down-free surface. If a saddle does not meet these strict criteria, it is never sold at retail, ensuring that every Whiting Farms Rooster Hebert Gold Saddle maintains a consistently high level of quality.