Normally, I directly dub onto the thread, for the abdomen portion of the fly. If the material is somewhat course (or if I want a tighter dubbing), I may use a dubbing loop to tighten the material some more.

I use the dubbing loop for the thorax portion of the fly, with the material place perpendicular to the thread loop, for a thick thorax body.

~ Parnelli

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[This message has been edited by Steven H. McGarthwaite (edited 19 February 2005).]