Whiting Dry Fly Cape Hackle - Bronze Grade
$260.00
Whiting Bronze Capes feature supple quills and high barb density across a full range of hackle sizes. Offering excellent value, these bronze-grade feathers provide expert fly tiers with versatile, durable materials ideal for crafting precise and lifelike fly patterns.
What is the difference between Pro and Bronze Grade?
They are the same genetic quality feathers.
You’re not getting “better floating” hackle by going Bronze.
What changes is:
- feather quantity
- feather consistency
- and cosmetic perfection
Side-by-side comparison
Pro Grade (entry level)
- Fewer total usable feathers
- More cosmetic imperfections (e.g. broken tips)
- Less dense hackle overall
- Wider variation in feather size/quality
Bronze Grade
- More feathers per cape (higher density)
- Fewer defects / cleaner tips
- More consistent size range
- Better yield (more flies per cape)