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The ways of the hackle

Tying in a feather and wrapping it … easy-peasy, right? Or maybe there’s more to it. This in-depth article looks at various ways to make a feather hackle.

Nov 27. 2021

Introduction to Whiting Dry Fly Hackle

Whiting Farms Episode 1. In this video, Kelly walks us through the different varieties and grades of Whiting dry fly hackle.

Jul 7. 2021

The Grizzly Wonder

Grizzly hackle is something which most tyers use all the time and which we all take for granted, but in my eyes grizzly isn't nearly as appreciated as it deserves to be

Mar 16. 2021

Buying Saddle Hackle

What to look for when buying coarser saddle hackle - for saltwater and pike flies, for streamers, for salmon flies or other uses

Feb 1. 2021

Feather Anatomy Part 1

Wayne Luallen looks at the basic structure of a feather.

Jan 9. 2020

The Real Birdman

The Real Birdman - The story of Tom Whiting and Withing Farms.

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