Pick out dubbing at the end, especially on the thorax, for a buggier look, and trim long fibres
Pick out dubbing at the end, especially on the thorax, for a buggier look, and trim long fibres
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: Pick out dubbing at the end, especially on the thorax, for a buggier look, and trim long fibres
How to do it: Tease dubbing out at the end, especially on the thorax, for a buggier look, trimming long fibres
Mistake it fixes: Leaving dubbing smooth and unpicked at the end
Why it works: Picked-out thorax dubbing looks like legs and gills, giving a lifelike, buggy texture.
When it matters most: Fly tying, dubbing