These are cut across the grain of the hide. This is the choice for winding the hide around a hook shank or Superbraid when tying leeches or a wide variety of fresh and saltwater flies. The hair flairs off the hide at an angle and will lay to the rear of the hook, creating a somewhat more streamlined form.3 strips that are the full length of a hide in each pack. Strip length is approximately 10″.WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov