DUBBING LOOP

[deerslayernc3]

CAN ANYONE TELL ME OR MAYBE YOU HAVE A PICTURE FOR THE CORRECT WAY TO MAKE A DUBBING LOOP

THANKS;CHIP

[gqualls]

Chip,

I'll try using the example of a streamer pattern: after you tie in your marabou tail (or whatever tailing material you use), and tie it in real good, then pull down with your bobbin and pull out about 12 inches of thread. With your free hand, hold the middle of the thread you've just pulled out and, with a little tension, then wrap a few times around your tail tie in point, then wrap up to the front of the hook. You should have about a 6 inch loop of material. Use a dubbing loop tool to grasp the loop at the bottom. Spin it several times (always in the same direction) until the two threads get twisted and become as one ( this will happen at the top of the thread and not at the bottom). Apply dubbing where the thread starts twisting. I usually twist about and inch and then slide the dubbing into the twisted thread. Continue doing this until you have dubbed a rope long enough to complete your body. Then wrap the rope around the hook shank all the way to your tie off point. After you have tied it off, you may want to use a small brush to brush out the fibers for a really buggy look.

Sorry, no pictures.

Good luck,
Greg

[Midge Man]

Check this out...

http://www.tie1on.net/dubloop.htm

Have to admit that I have not really tried this method as of yet... not much dubbing required for little midges... but I am going to give it a shot.

[Normand]

Heres a lengthy thread on "dubbing techniques" from a UK board. Its not the bible on dubbing but good info.

Bookmark for future reference.

http://www.flyforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2296

[Bamboozle]

Check this out...

http://www.tie1on.net/dubloop.htm

I don't know; maybe it's me oversimplifying things but SEVEN steps to make a dubbing loop?

All I ever do to make a dubbing loop is to form it by wrapping the tying thread around my finger held below the hook shank whatever length I want it; and then making a few wraps of thread over the spot where I formed it. Once you twist it up it isn't unraveling or going anywhere. It takes like .00234 seconds.

BTW deerslayernc3:

If you want a less bulky alternative; IF you use an unbonded thread like Gudebrod or Danville you can hold a bobbin below; SPLIT the thread with a dubbing needle, insert the dubbing twixt the split, twist and wrap.

[Bluewilly]

This what I use and when I started it was slow at first but just keep trying. I have taken a few classes and this the way they taught us.

http://www.tie1on.net/dubloop.htm

Just keep trying it will work for you

[ScottP]

Chip,

Just my opinion, but I like split-thread technique better; one less tool to grope for (hook, twister, whatever) - the bobbin does all of the work (beefy ones like S&Ms work great). Just make sure to use the right thread - bonded ones like Uni 6/0 or 8/0 don't work well. Here's some pics:

http://www.pechetruite.com/Mouches/cdc-dubbing2.htm
http://www.pechetruite.com/Mouches/caddis_e.htm

This is also a great way to re-enforce aftershaft feathers if your using them for something like the head on a Casual Dress.

Regards,
Scott