About Skeeter Fuzz dubbing (X-Dub or Uncle Dicky dubbing)?

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Hi,
I recently read Dick Talleur's article, and he strongly recommended Skeeter Fuzz dubbing as the finest dry fly dubbing. Fly Tyers Dungeon (FTD) sells it. It is also known as X-Dub (from Blue Ribbon Flies in Yellowstone) or Uncle Dicky Dry Fly Dubbing.

If you have tried any of these three, could you describe the difference between Skeeter Fuzz (X-Dub, Uncle Dicky Dubbing) and Wapsi Superfine Dubbing? I know that FTD sells it at only .75c per pack, but does Skeeter Fuzz have any advantages over Wapsi Superfine except for the price?

Especially, I wonder if Skeeter Fuzz has fine and long fibers with some transparency, and whether it is superior to natural silk dubbing in this respect.

I have used Wapsi Superfine almost exclusively for my dry flies, but I would like to know if Skeeter Fuzz has distinct advantages.

Thanks in advance.

[Betty Hiner]

Checked the web site, and the stuff (Skeeter Fuzz) really looks interesting!! Anxious to hear from someone who has used it! The other dubbings look fun too!

[gqualls]

I have used the skeeter fuzz and like it. Sorry to say I cannot compare it to any other superfine dubbing because I have not used any. My view is the skeeter fuzz is long and dubs very easily. I do not know about translucence.

Greg

[flyandtie]

You saw that article in Fly tyer!