Whiting hackle is top notch and very good to use for Dry Flies. Another brand that we use religously in the Catskills on dry flies is Collins Hackle. The hackle is stiff, great to work with but evem as important as stiff is the naturall colors are just superb. A lot of us in the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild use this hackle and truly give it a thumbs up. Collins is just a very superb hackle to use. Take a look at this brand, the prices are reasonable and the quality is outstanding. I think you will like it.