dubbing terrestrials is hard work. they are big flies and it takes a whole lot of dust bunnies to fill them out.

lately i have discovered the magic of poly yarn and antron yarn. they float, they come in great colors for grasshoppers and stimulators and crickets, and they're easy to use. i split the yarn to the width i need and just wind it on with the rotary. now i can tie a dozen flies in 6 innings (i watch the Nationals while i tie) instead of only three or four. finally, those big terrestrials are cheaper!