Poll: Dubbing Methods

I am curious as to what method of dubbing most tiers on this forum use when tying nymph patterns:

Traditional Dubbing Loop

Split-Thread Dubbing Loop

Dubbed Thread (Without loop)

Thanks for participating...

I use all 3 methods depending on the nymph style / size and dubbing material. I use traditional dubbing method (w/o loop) for most nymph dubbing. I'll use a dubbing loop when I want a fuller, more bushy, dubbing such as a thorax or scud body without a hackle. I use a split thread loop mainly for incorporating other materials such as CDC or hair mainly on smalller flies. I also sometimes use wire dubbing brushes.

Depends on what I am tying with. Do rope dubbing a lot also.
Don Ordes of Fantasy Fly taught me how it is supposed to be done.

Rick

I do much the same as John. Mostly use a dubbed thread without a loop, but will often use a thread loop for a bushier dubbing on flies size 16 and over. On smaller flies, I will use a split thread.

Ted

I use a 'standard' dubbing loop using thread (wire if I want extra weight/strength) and a dubbing tool to twist it.

Larry ---sagefisher---

i use all 3 techniques depending on size of fly etc. i have been using a lot of rabbit fur in a dubbing loop this summer for warm water streamers... nice and shaggy with good movement .
i also use Orde's rope dubbing

I will use #'s 1 and 3. I really like dubbing brushes. I make a bunch and then I can dub around easily.
Mike

I too use all 3 methods - mostly just dubbed thread, but when I want shaggy I like the split thread method for most of my tying. I use a traditional loop on bigger (bugger and leech size) flies.

Cliff

Like most of the others, I usually use the dubbed thread technique. I seldom tie any dubbed body flies larger than a #14, mostly smaller than #16, so when I want a shaggier look I might use the split thread method or just brush out the dubbing.

Joe

Have used them all, but rarely split thread. With all the new super fine materials, it's just not necessary on the small flies in my opinion.

I'm 100% in agreement with Mr. Campbell.

Dennis

All three, but split thread most of the time. I find it easier than traditional loop , and no bulk.

I use all three also.
I'll dub right onto the thread for most things, with a few following exceptions...
If I want a shaggy/spiky body and dubbing with material that's tough to dub right onto the thread, I will use a dubbing loop.
If am dubbing something pretty sparse and using something like CDC, I may use the split-thread to help keep the material aligned more neatly.

That's all my brain is going to kick out this early in the morning.

Dubbed thread (Noodle) and split thread techniques mostly. I rarely use a dubbing loop. Split thread is the easiest (for me) way to get a soft hackle type collar using fur or guard hairs on smaller flies. Size 16-20. Which I use often.

I mostly use either direct spinning or touch dubbing on to the thread (no loop) or use a dubbing block for flymphs. I'll use a loop on occasion if I really want to bulk up the fly.

If I'm concerned about not tying a bulky fly, I won't use dubbing, so I don't have much use for split thread.

i use methods 1 and 3 along with rope dubbing and I am also a big fan of dubbing brushes which is the method I use the most often.

Jim Smith

traditional loop or directly to the thread.....