It's the coolest craze. The technique definitely lends it self best to cylindrical patterns like Jonnys et.al. as they showcase the taper and color/ texture blends. But I'm set in my ways...
This fly marks one of the first times I've had tented feathers in a wing since the girl hair hackle fad. Yak/saddle rear wing. Pink saddle, blue saddle, Krystal chenille twist body. Yak/ saddle forewing w/ a turn of rhea.
Interestingly, the white saddles came from a breed that Whiting tested a few years ago but I don't think they ever released. Very stiff, widely spaced barbles. Nice taper to the feathers but fairly thick stem. Interesting material but limited applications.