Yesterday I got a Whiting hackle gauge and it appears that the little post is not centered in relation to the markings thereby giving me two different results depending on where I measure my hackle. Because of the design you measure on the left or right of the gauge as opposed to above like on a Griffin. My post is too far left of the left side markings so you get a slightly different reading side to side.

Yea I know it is only a reference and I could just use a hook or other equivalent but for the $$$ I would have at least expected it would be relatively accurate.

I was wondering if anybody out there that bought one has this same issue or did I just get a defect or what?

I already e-mailed Whiting and am awaiting a response.