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I think I learned it there too. Or maybe it was from Poul Jorgensen. One reason I found, in addition to creating a nice taper, is that if you dub the fur onto the thread and leave enough bare thread...

Silver,

I've always been of the opinion, perhaps incorrectly, that the key is to tye the fly to catch the fish regardless of whether it ruins the fly or not. I say that because as a fly tyer, I...

I'll repeat my statement: "I've just never, whether it was a book, or video, or demonstration, seen anyone suggest manipulating the dubbing fur in a circular back and forth motion." I'd be...

Hi Silver,

I was curious about that too. So I watched another of his videos in which he ties a fly that calls for dubbing a 'tight body'. Surprisingly, he applies the dubbing by spinning it back...

ERIC,

Great to see your post! It seems that I haven't seen a post of yours for years. I need to email you but I just came home from an out-of-town trip and no time to do that tonight.
Oh - about...

I've watched that video a few times and noticed some 'techniques' that are kind of unusual. Which is not to say it is less effective or efficient. Let's start with the way he attaches the thread - No...