Whiting Farms hackle grade bronze

[Juan Ramirez]

I’ve noticed that most newer hackle (capes & saddles) are in the bronze grade.  Is a gold grade still available?  I haven’t seen one in a while.  I haven’t seen too many silver either.  I assume that a 2004 era grade gold may now be the 2010 bronze grade.  What about Platinum and Ultra Platinum grades?  Do they still exist?  What are you guys tying with?  

Thanks,

Juan

[Roy Conley]

I still see Silver, as well as, Bronze but with a full Silver neck going for around $100 many dealers will not stock many.

[Zach Matthews]

Juan –

I didn’t specifically ask Dr. Whiting this question on the podcast, but he certainly seemed to imply that his operation is bigger than ever.

[none]

Yeah, those weird Japanese folks always want the best of the best to the extreme.

And yes, most of the gear is never or rarely used. I bet there are tons of Ultra Platinum capes in Japan gathering ‘dust’ in tying bins…  😀

[Juan Ramirez]

Zach,

I listed to the podcast and really enjoyed it.  Thanks for providing those to us.  I stumbled upon your Japenese Scott dealer link and found what I have been weanting for a while now.  A Scott G2 8′ 4wt.  It’s one of the Japan Specials and I asked Ian if it was possible to get one and he said “sorry” they are only aviliable to Japanese dealers.  Dang it!!  I’ll have to talk to Jim B about my problem.  :'(  
I understand about the dynamics of a shop carrying gold capes and saddles and also that top dollar gets top priority.  I saw some saddles last year at the dealer show that were amazing and would like to have some of those.  The problem is, if I had high end capes and saddles, I probably wouldn’t want to use them.     :-/

Thanks,

Juan  

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