Start dubbing thin, add as needed, and build toward the front
Start dubbing thin, add as needed, and build toward the front
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: Start dubbing thin, add as needed, and build toward the front
How to do it: Begin dubbing thinly, adding material gradually toward the front
Mistake it fixes: Starting dubbing thickly at the back
Why it works: Thin starts with gradual buildup give a tapered body. Thick starts create bulk that is hard to taper.
When it matters most: Fly tying, dubbing