In this article we will look at the main types of dubbing, their characteristics and how to choose the right material according to the fly pattern, fishing conditions and desired effect.
In recent years, the variety of artificial fly tying threads has really been huge. We will try to make a very simple table that will bring at least some clarity to the threads that we offer and for which we have any data at all.
One of the best options for storing and arranging mounting lines for tying artificial flies are plastic boxes made for wobblers. They are perfect as diameters for the internal divisions and the bobbins line up very well in them.
Almost any fly element can be made with CDC feather - traditional mayfly wings and caddis, hackles, parachute bibs, thoraxes, there are tail options such as extendite bodies, feather wrapped or CDC dubbing bodies, scarves on nymphs, wet fly hackles – their application is truly limitless.