Keep the body tapered; slightly messy dubbing is acceptable, and guard hairs can be picked out afterward
Keep the body tapered; slightly messy dubbing is acceptable, and guard hairs can be picked out afterward
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: Keep the body tapered; slightly messy dubbing is acceptable, and guard hairs can be picked out afterward
How to do it: Build tapered bodies, accepting slightly messy dubbing that can be picked out afterward
Mistake it fixes: Demanding perfectly smooth dubbing bodies
Why it works: Tapered bodies imitate natural insects. Slightly messy dubbing looks buggy, and guard hairs can be picked out for texture.
When it matters most: Fly tying, bodies