Dubbing wax is optional: one or two swipes helps dubbing stick, while some dubbing is easy to use without it
Dubbing wax is optional: one or two swipes helps dubbing stick, while some dubbing is easy to use without it
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: Dubbing wax is optional: one or two swipes helps dubbing stick, while some dubbing is easy to use without it
How to do it: Use dubbing wax optionally, with one or two swipes to help dubbing stick, recognising some dubbing needs none
Mistake it fixes: Assuming dubbing wax is always required
Why it works: Wax helps some dubbing stick, but easy dubbing needs none. Optional use avoids unnecessary stickiness.
When it matters most: Fly tying, dubbing wax