Dub the thorax sparingly, adding dubbing as you go rather than removing excess
Dub the thorax sparingly, adding dubbing as you go rather than removing excess
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Dub the thorax sparingly, adding dubbing as you go rather than removing excess
How to do it: Build dubbing up gradually to about bead width, instead of applying too much and trimming back
Mistake it fixes: Over-dubbing the thorax
Why it works: Sparing dubbing keeps the thorax proportionate and buggy. Adding gradually is easier to control than removing excess.
When it matters most: Fly tying