The Whiting Genetic Rooster Cape Grade Pro is a high-performance dry fly cape for tiers who want clean, consistent hackle and reliable sizing. It’s made for classic dry flies, parachutes, and modern high-floating patterns where feather quality directly affects how the fly rides on the water.
This cape is valued for its usable feather range, strong fiber “spring,” and predictable tying results—especially when you need to tie many flies in the same style and want them to look identical.
Why it’s useful for fly tying
- Strong dry-fly flotation: stiff, resilient fibers help your flies stay high and stable in the film
- Consistent feather quality: easier to select matching feathers for repetitive tying and clean proportions
- Wide practical size range: supports tying multiple hook sizes from one cape (ideal for mayflies, caddis, and attractors)
- Efficient wraps: feathers are easy to handle, giving neat, even hackle turns with less wasted time at the vise
Best for
- Standard dry flies (Adams-style, mayfly imitations, Wulff patterns)
- Parachute dries (posts with tight, even hackle)
- Caddis patterns (palmered bodies or collar hackle)
- Small to medium dries when you need precise sizing and good fiber stiffness
A dependable choice if you want one cape that covers a lot of everyday dry-fly tying with premium, predictable performance.
