Whiting Farms - Super 'Bou Whiting Farms Super 'Bou is a premium, marabou-like feather, sourced from spey chicken saddles, that is highly popular among fly tiers for creating streamers, shrimp, buggers, leeches, and more, offering more movement and durability than standard marabou. Whiting's Super-Bou is some of the highest quality marabou on the market- a premium quality feather derived from spey chicken saddles, a hybrid between traditional marabou and chickabou, known for its unique characteristics. Still on the skin the Super-Bou gives you the some o the most select feathers. Basically a hybrid between traditional marabou and chickabou that only Whiting Farms can produce with their quality of birds. The feathers are "on the patch," meaning they are still attached to the base of the saddle. They typically measure 2-4 inches in length, with very thin and pliable stems. The fibers are long, fine, and wispy, offering a natural swimming action. The stems are stiff, making them ideal for tying tails rather than winding around the hook shank. It can be used in any recipe that calls for marabou.
