{"product_id":"whiting-hen-saddle-black","title":"Whiting Hen Saddle Black","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eA premium soft hackle saddle designed for tying flies with natural movement and lifelike action. The Whiting Hen Saddle in Black is perfect for soft hackles, wet flies, nymph collars, and streamer patterns where a softer feather profile is essential.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d4hwmh\" data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"282\"\u003ePremium Whiting hen saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kuzph4\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eSoft, webby fibres with exceptional movement in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nluqiu\" data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eBlack coloration for high-contrast trout and predator patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"umi8os\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eExcellent for collars, legs, and flowing movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c6gps7\" data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eIdeal for soft hackles, wet flies, nymphs, bass flies, and poppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1supkwc\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eSoft stems that are easy to wrap and work with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yhvdn\" data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eConsistent feather quality throughout the saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4fzd94\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eGreat for streamers and smaller articulated flies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eUnlike stiff dry fly hackle, hen feathers are softer and far more mobile in the water, giving flies a lifelike movement that trout and native species find difficult to resist. The fibres pulse and breathe naturally during the swing or retrieve, making them incredibly effective in wet flies, soft hackles, streamer applications, and larger nymph patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eThe Black Hen Saddle is especially useful when tying flies that rely on silhouette and contrast. It’s a staple material for darker leech patterns, Hamills Killer-style flies, bass bugs, soft hackle nymphs, and countless modern trout flies where movement is key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eWhiting hen saddles are known for their consistency and feather quality, with soft stems that wrap easily and excellent usable feather density throughout the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eWhiting Farms was founded in 1989 by Dr. Tom Whiting. His vision was to produce the most premium selection of fly tying feathers possible - and he has done just that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eWho is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1914\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePerfect for fly tyers building soft hackles, wet flies, nymphs, and streamers for trout fishing. Ideal for anglers swinging flies on rivers like the Goulburn, or the bigger rivers of Tasmania and New Zealand where natural movement is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiting Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48360281964769,"sku":"SWHITINGHEN10104S","price":69.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/files\/WhitingHenSaddle-Black-Front.webp?v=1778551870","url":"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/products\/whiting-hen-saddle-black","provider":"The Flyfisher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}