How to Make your own Dubbing for Fly Tying - Fly Fishing and Dreams

A close look at the natural insects that make up trout food reveals that insects are usually made up of many different colors. Creating customized dubbing allows the fly tier to produce more life like imitations of the fishes food. Recipe: Hook: TMC 900 BL or TMC 100. Thread: Danville 6/0 Flymaster Black. Tail: Mallard or Teal Flank. Body: 6/0 Flymaster thread. Wing: Mylar. Hackle: Undersized dry fly hackle (dark). Wingstart: White closed cell foam. Have fun fly fishing.