DUBBING DRY FLY BODY
FOR ELK HAIR CADDIS
| 1) Get a little, and I mean little, amount of dry fly dubbing and stretch it evenly along thread. A little goes a long way. It is easier to add than to take off. First mistake newbies make is too much dubbing. If you get the right amount the first time, there is something wrong with you and you need professional help! |
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| 2) Take thumb and forefinger and rub dubbing into thread. Always rub one way, let go, and rub again the same way. Do not be afraid to use a lot of pressure. Rub up and down till you get a tight yarn effect. |
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3) Dubbing should look like this and maybe a little thinner. Most real flies have thin bodies and excess dubbing only soaks up water. |
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4) Make first wrap of dubbing behind hackle tie in. |
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5) Wrap forward. You may need to do a couple of wraps behind hackle depending on how thick your dubbing is. |
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6) Wrap forward so that body is even. |
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7) Go to about 4/5 ths hook shank length. Make sure you have a little room for wing tie in. You are now ready to palmer hackle. |
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