Poll: Dubbing Methods

[BadBug]

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

Dennis

[jay92]

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

[bgreer]

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.

[DUB]

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.

[redietz]

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.

[James Smith]

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

[Don_P]

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