Every few months, it seems, there are new commercially produced dubbing blends for sale. Though perhaps more convenient, Wayne strongly advises you to create your own dubbing blends. It is satisfying to do, gives you control over the end product, and the number of variations is unlimited. Included here are his basic principles when choosing and preparing dubbings for specific purposes. And why.
Proper selection of fiber length and diameter are critical factors when considering what dubbing material to choose for a given fly. Longer fiber dubbing will be harder to terminate on a small fly when finishing off. Shorter fibers will be harder to keep together on a fly with a thicker layer of dubbing on the thread. Coarse material is springier and will tend to push away from the thread and stick out away from the fly. Want to learn more?
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