Hand-selected and graded for long, uniform strands with small stems, Extra Select Strung Marabou collars or tails a streamer shank with less clutter and more consistent movement in the water. Specifications Grade: Hand-selected and graded Texture: Long, uniform strands with small stems Best for: streamer tails and collars for trout, bass, pike, salmon, steelhead, and saltwater patterns, including articulated streamer sections. For a blended alternative with built-in flash, see Senyo's Laser Dub. Wrapped around a streamer shank it forms a collar; tied off the back it makes a flowing tail. In articulated streamers, it's the standard choice for tails and collars on segmented shank sections, where a pattern needs wiggle, flutter, or an undulating swim. FAQ Q: What does "hand-selected and graded" actually change at the vise? Grading sorts out inconsistent stems and uneven strands before packaging, so there's less picking through a bag for a usable feather, and finished flies come out more consistent collar to collar.