Hi Allan

Quote Originally Posted by Allan View Post

Preface: I have never used the 'split thread' method but I intend to try it soon.
Having said that, I realize I hadn't considered the benefit that Hans cited. He said, "there is no tie-down point ." Also, reading Hans' comment, I realize there's no 'tie-off' point either.
In my short response to TyroneFly where I said "no tie-down point" this was referring to the finishing off point after the body has been formed. Let's call that the end-point.

The same clean start is there for the start-point.

I can see another benefit to the 'split' method versus using a 'loop'. If you're using 8/0 thread and prepare a dubbing loop, the thread becomes twice as thick. Split the thread and it stays the same thickness.
It is in fact is more than that. With the split thread 'rope' from bend to eye there will have been a total of two thread layers. With a dubbing loop there will be four.

The smaller the hook and more slender the body, the more this will factor in.

Lastly, you won't need to look and fumble for, or use, a dubbing twister.
Ah, but I need to pick up the bodkin

Play and experiment a bit with the split thread technique and feed back your comments. I will be interested to hear.

Cheers,
Hans W