Whiting Farms Rooster Gold Saddle is a feather saddle rated among the best for its length, fiber density and number of feathers per skin. These saddles, from the back of the rooster, represent an excellent investment for fly tyers, offering considerable added value. On average, you can tie 3.7 times more flies with a Gold saddle than with a Pro grade saddle. Whiting's Olympic grading system guarantees uniform grading of saddles and capes across all dry fly product lines. This rigorous system ensures that every feather sold meets high quality standards, with soft, twist-free stems, dense fibers and very little down. Saddles that don't meet these fundamental criteria are never retailed, ensuring that Whiting Farms Rooster Gold Saddles always deliver exceptional tying performance.