Poll: Dubbing Methods

[Byron haugh]

I am curious as to what method of dubbing most tiers on this forum use when tying nymph patterns:

Traditional Dubbing Loop

Split-Thread Dubbing Loop

Dubbed Thread (Without loop)

Thanks for participating...

[johnstoeckel]

I use all 3 methods depending on the nymph style / size and dubbing material. I use traditional dubbing method (w/o loop) for most nymph dubbing. I'll use a dubbing loop when I want a fuller, more bushy, dubbing such as a thorax or scud body without a hackle. I use a split thread loop mainly for incorporating other materials such as CDC or hair mainly on smalller flies. I also sometimes use wire dubbing brushes.

[Rick Z]

Depends on what I am tying with. Do rope dubbing a lot also.
Don Ordes of Fantasy Fly taught me how it is supposed to be done.

Rick

[tedshuck]

I do much the same as John. Mostly use a dubbed thread without a loop, but will often use a thread loop for a bushier dubbing on flies size 16 and over. On smaller flies, I will use a split thread.

Ted

[sagefisher]

I use a 'standard' dubbing loop using thread (wire if I want extra weight/strength) and a dubbing tool to twist it.

Larry ---sagefisher---

[okflyfisher]

i use all 3 techniques depending on size of fly etc. i have been using a lot of rabbit fur in a dubbing loop this summer for warm water streamers... nice and shaggy with good movement .
i also use Orde's rope dubbing

[melk]

I will use #'s 1 and 3. I really like dubbing brushes. I make a bunch and then I can dub around easily.
Mike

[Cliff955]

I too use all 3 methods - mostly just dubbed thread, but when I want shaggy I like the split thread method for most of my tying. I use a traditional loop on bigger (bugger and leech size) flies.

Cliff

[Joe Billingsley]

Like most of the others, I usually use the dubbed thread technique. I seldom tie any dubbed body flies larger than a #14, mostly smaller than #16, so when I want a shaggier look I might use the split thread method or just brush out the dubbing.

Joe

[jcampbell]

Have used them all, but rarely split thread. With all the new super fine materials, it's just not necessary on the small flies in my opinion.