Rooster Saddle: Coq De Leon is the oldest known strain specifically bred for tying feathers, with references CDL as early as the year 1624. For hundreds of years CDL has been rigorously selected and perfected for it's unique characteristics, pedigree information and specifically its complex and attractive mottled patterns and natural color. And Whiting Farms has out done themselves, refining a near perfect strain of CDL. This write up and picture can only partially justify its unique nature and creative possibilities of these Rooster Saddles. The best way to appreciate this mottled hackle is in hand. But here's the specs.
4"- 6" working length hackles w/ a few up to 8"
Hackle Gauge: consistent average sz 2-4
Incredibly strong stems
Stout hackle barbs
Hackles are great for larger dries such as Skaters, Hexagena, Wulff
Each Saddle comes stacked with loads of consistently sized and quality hackle
CDL Buggieness! very very buggy
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