Dubbing Loop

[Panman]

Was out hunting ducks and met a fellow tyer. During a BS's session he advocated making a dubbing loop out of thin copper wire in lieu of tying thread. Anybody ever try this and if so what do you think of it?

Thanks - Tim Anderson

[ashbourn]

trying it right now, brb

[ashbourn]

I do now.

I just tied a gold ribbed hares no thread till the body was done. The wire shows through, but it lacks the ribbing look the wire does show through nice and gives an amazing look. A Leisenring loop would be fun to try. This is kinda like a sawer PT.


Joe Fox

[Feenom]

Hi Tim....yes, I have tried it and it works well.......great for nymphs as it adds weight. One other advantage is that you can twist a rope big enough for 3 or 4 flys on it's own and just tie it in. It won't unravel. I also use it to make my own flash hackle for streamers. Try it out!.......Jason

[RG/AR]

Haven't used a wire dubbing loop, but I use a wire dubbing brush for tying scuds and sowbugs, and it works great. Makes them almost indestructable, and the wire shows thru, giving an automatic rib.

[Panman]

I decided to try the wire. First attempt was without thread and it kinda ended up in a disaster. I ended up with a neat looking body what kept spinning around the hook shank. I solved that problem and then tried what Jason suggested and found success with that idea. I believe this wire dubbing loop holds promise and I will be experimenting with it this winter. Thanks to all of you for your input.

Tim Anderson

[ducksterman]

Tim,
I notice that Skip Morris in his videos....don't remember which...demos some flies using wire as thread.

[This message has been edited by ducksterman (edited 06 November 2005).]

I tie some of my flies using wire instead of thread. I do these for those big fish that will tear-up and destroy a fly, on the first hit.

[Greg H]

Make your wire dubbing brushes horizontally before starting the fly and tie them in like chenille (which they are). [url=http://www.humblefishermen.com/pat/dubbin.htm:13838]http://www.humblefishermen.com/pat/dubbin.htm[/url:13838]

[ducksterman]

Here's one I saw at a show...block to make brushes from wire...
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