Thanks for sharing the "Dubbing Loop" & the benefits to using them. I learned this procedure a long while back, plus I love sharing this method with others, especially in my tying club, that tend to want to shy away from this method. I also use the "Composite Loop" you shared when I am tying many of my patterns, it allows so many variations that make the fly unique & they work very well for me in West Michigan. Thanks again !! David M. Clunk Fisher-of-Men Fly Tying Ada, Michigan
Brilliant, first-rate description & an array of important tips; thanks v much! Would love to see you applying these principles to salt water patterns like brush flies and sempers, which I and anyone who chases GTs et al, mainly use.
Why anyone would hate on anything that improves grip is beyond me. I use wax a lot, mostly prepared fly tiers wax, to add grip to what I’m tying in. It help keep materials from moving around the hook. Good explanation for newer tiers.
I'm gonna have to try a dubbing loop with my wolly buggers. I have a homemade dubbing spinner made from a brass drawer knob with a wire hook epoxied in place. That slicker brush is a great idea! I have always used wax on my bench.
I don't understand why folks would criticize anyone for using wax on a dubbing loop. It makes things easier and hold together better why criticize, but I guess haters hate, but it ain't me. Good class buddy. Keep the good stuff coming.
Love using dubbing loops! You are right, I have that dubbing spinner and it made loops way more fun to use. And yes, I use wax as well, sometimes. Thanks for an awesome video!
I LOVE dubbing loops! I cant split thread to save my life. I use them on all sorts of flies, from nymphs to streamers! I also made my own dubbing spinner. I used some metal nuts for weight, and wire. I bent the wire to get the hook shape, and filled the nuts with hot glue and then put the wire in. It works like a charm.
Marabou and flash are great to mix in a dubbing loop using the Loon tweezers. They make an awesome flowing head. The first fly I tried this with is the Drunk Drea. Killer pattern.
Thank you Brain, for this video. I've been looking into dubbing brush tables. You just convinced me to spend more time at the vise and work on the dubbing loop.
Btw, love your peak vise! And I see we have the same tools. Only I use the W shape on the spinner. No hate on wax here, in fact I blend my own from beeswax and bow rosin. Just tied 3 different buggers using your dubbing loop and fusion. Nice stuff. Great video.
I really love dubbing loops, mostly because I'm no good a dubbing the more traditional way. Interesting way of incorporating rabbit strips in a dubbing loop. I love how it looked. I'll be trying that myself.
Any tips on getting squirrel micro zonker to stick to the dubbing loop thread? My hair keeps slipping out when I brush it out even though my dubbing loop is tight. Don't have that problem with rabbit zonker though.
being a guy that in manages to "overwind" the thread ( and therefor brake it) in about 30% of my D-loops, I really liked this video even more than I normally do.
I remember in the last couple years I switched off from using chenille to dubbing loops for my woolly buggers, not sure if it was a big improvement on my catch rate but definitely a lot more control of color and the body. I do have a question, I've seen a couple different styles for the... I guess head on a dubbing spinner, like the single hook I see in the video though mine tend to have that twin hook style, I don't know there's an advantage or a disadvantage to using a single or double hook design on a spinner or if it just boils down to personal preference?
About half of the materials I put in the dubbing loop end up on my table when spinning; end result is a very thin brush. Any recommendations to reduce the waste?
I really need to use dubbing loops more often , thanks for the video, looks like I'll be adding to my tool list and material list , I've used dubbing loops on a few streamers using rabbit fur and marabu .
If you end up starting to make stuff from leather, you should let us follow along. I’ve been in an EDC kick as well with knives. Leather always intrigued me, especially for fixed blade sheaths.
I requested you to do a video on dubbing loops. I realize that you probably have had 100s if not 1000s of requests for a dubbing loop video, but I still will think you did this for me, 🤣. Awesome video, thank you.
Would never be without a gob of toilet bowl wax ring If you use “used”wax ,well,it’s just a wee bit if scent built in ;) Please refrain is you chew your nail!
Hi Brian, nice vid but did you intentionally leave split thread technique from the vid because you are making bigger flies in general like streamers or is it just a technique that you dont just use? Either case do you see any issues to use split thread technique for bigger flies, because of weakening the thread for example? Secondly do you use for body for example technique where you ”dub” either of the loop thread lightly and after this you spin the loop as normally, so basically you are making a more durable dubbed body because the additional thread goes ”over” the dubbing.
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I needed this class. Rookie fly tyer. I use wax
I use wax too. 😎
Thanks for sharing the "Dubbing Loop" & the benefits to using them. I learned this procedure a long while back, plus I love sharing this method with others, especially in my tying club, that tend to want to shy away from this method. I also use the "Composite Loop" you shared when I am tying many of my patterns, it allows so many variations that make the fly unique & they work very well for me in West Michigan. Thanks again !!
David M. Clunk Fisher-of-Men Fly Tying Ada, Michigan
Brilliant, first-rate description & an array of important tips; thanks v much!
Would love to see you applying these principles to salt water patterns like brush flies and sempers, which I and anyone who chases GTs et al, mainly use.
Dude you’re awesome,great videos.Your one of the tiers on u-tube great job
Thanks so much!!
It was at 11:43 that I immediately went to amazon and bought a dog slicker brush. WOW! Thank you!
They work really, really well.
Agree with you Brian, anyth1ing can be do it with dubbing loops, I use it to make saltwater flies: shrimp bodies, some worms, baitfish and minnows.
Why anyone would hate on anything that improves grip is beyond me. I use wax a lot, mostly prepared fly tiers wax, to add grip to what I’m tying in. It help keep materials from moving around the hook.
Good explanation for newer tiers.
I have used dubbing loops on smaller trout flies but have had had problems with bigger dubbing brushes for pike and bass flies. Great video!
I'm gonna have to try a dubbing loop with my wolly buggers. I have a homemade dubbing spinner made from a brass drawer knob with a wire hook epoxied in place. That slicker brush is a great idea! I have always used wax on my bench.
I don't understand why folks would criticize anyone for using wax on a dubbing loop. It makes things easier and hold together better why criticize, but I guess haters hate, but it ain't me. Good class buddy. Keep the good stuff coming.
Totally agree not used enough on new patterns.....nice video thanks.
Love using dubbing loops! You are right, I have that dubbing spinner and it made loops way more fun to use. And yes, I use wax as well, sometimes. Thanks for an awesome video!
I am a mediocre fly tyer and I have a lot of problems with dubbing loops but this video has helped me up my fly tying game! Thank you!!!
I LOVE dubbing loops! I cant split thread to save my life. I use them on all sorts of flies, from nymphs to streamers! I also made my own dubbing spinner. I used some metal nuts for weight, and wire. I bent the wire to get the hook shape, and filled the nuts with hot glue and then put the wire in. It works like a charm.
Wow !! Now I’m not alone ! Waxed line for dubbing loop ! LOVE IT
Thank you for all your continuing education. I hold my breath when I watch someone adjust materials in the loop before the spinning: )
Marabou and flash are great to mix in a dubbing loop using the Loon tweezers. They make an awesome flowing head. The first fly I tried this with is the Drunk Drea. Killer pattern.
Very nice! Dig the coloring of the purple an white.
Wow! Seriously, that purple wooly bugger looks amazing. I'll have to get those tweezers. 😃
Thanks for this man..I get frustrated sometimes when I mess up and don’t circle back to techniques. Your stuff helps so much! Thanks brother.
Thank you Brain, for this video. I've been looking into dubbing brush tables. You just convinced me to spend more time at the vise and work on the dubbing loop.
Btw, love your peak vise! And I see we have the same tools. Only I use the W shape on the spinner. No hate on wax here, in fact I blend my own from beeswax and bow rosin. Just tied 3 different buggers using your dubbing loop and fusion. Nice stuff. Great video.
Thanks for watching!!
I really love dubbing loops, mostly because I'm no good a dubbing the more traditional way. Interesting way of incorporating rabbit strips in a dubbing loop. I love how it looked. I'll be trying that myself.
I gotta try dubbing loops this summer
The best tyers know when to use materials, including wax when needed. Haters gonna hate....oh well...keep em coming Brian!!!
Brian,always ready for new tying and patterns to try.thanks so much.
Thanks!
Such a great teacher! I’ve watched hundreds of tying videos, and yours are up there with a handful of great ones! Thanks for your good work!
Thank you SO much!!
Excellent tactic with rabbit fur that transfer to the tweezers is always difficult for me. Great video as always keep producing the great content.
Love the channel just started tying last week you've been a big inspiration definitely gonna try dubbing loops this weekend
Dubbing loops are excellent method on many flies.
Dubbing loops are the BOMB!!!! use them all the time
Thanks for the video Brian I really enjoy the tying tips videos always pick something up that helps me with my tying.
Loved this video. Dubbing loops are so valuable when tying. Definitely learned a few new tricks from this one!
A use for all that black barred rabbit I have. Thank you!
I really love watching your material videos, they’re well thought out and honestly make me a little sad when they’re over. Keep up the good work!
Any tips on getting squirrel micro zonker to stick to the dubbing loop thread? My hair keeps slipping out when I brush it out even though my dubbing loop is tight. Don't have that problem with rabbit zonker though.
being a guy that in manages to "overwind" the thread ( and therefor brake it) in about 30% of my D-loops, I really liked this video even more than I normally do.
Use loops on almost every streamer pattern and beyond. Great video!
I remember in the last couple years I switched off from using chenille to dubbing loops for my woolly buggers, not sure if it was a big improvement on my catch rate but definitely a lot more control of color and the body. I do have a question, I've seen a couple different styles for the... I guess head on a dubbing spinner, like the single hook I see in the video though mine tend to have that twin hook style, I don't know there's an advantage or a disadvantage to using a single or double hook design on a spinner or if it just boils down to personal preference?
Good tutorial I'm just getting into fly tying. Thanks for the vid!
Another awesome video Brian! Huge fan of dubbing loops here in the PNW for our Steelhead ❤️
About half of the materials I put in the dubbing loop end up on my table when spinning; end result is a very thin brush. Any recommendations to reduce the waste?
Thank you, Brian! Good info and motivation to bring them back to my desk.
Cheers!
Thanks for the tips!!! Will be trying these out for sure
Dubbing loops are fantastic! Very good video.
Haha love it ! Of course wax ! Use the same as u are !😅 And yeah I use dubbing loops alot ! Even on the smaller fly's just splice the tyingwire !
Great refresher vid Brian. As always excellent content-keep up the good work!
Thanks for the lesson I use them all the time nice job
what kind of spinner is that? its not in the description of any of your videos =(
I'm too cheap to buy dubbing brushes, so I build my gamechangers with dubbing loops. Takes a while but they come out great!
Great vid. I need to blow the dust off some dubbing loops.
I really need to use dubbing loops more often , thanks for the video, looks like I'll be adding to my tool list and material list , I've used dubbing loops on a few streamers using rabbit fur and marabu .
Glad I found your channel, so informative and you tie amazing stuff🪶
Care package. Like the video on various dubbing methods.
If you end up starting to make stuff from leather, you should let us follow along. I’ve been in an EDC kick as well with knives. Leather always intrigued me, especially for fixed blade sheaths.
Don't be ashamed of the wax. Everything needs wax now a days. Still use wax all the time! Love your stuff man!
Love the video. Love all your videos. Thanks for helping out all us new tiers. One day I’ll be brave enough to try the loops.
love your videos Brian, keep up the great work.
A nice video to wake up to on a Friday morning. Thanks!
I requested you to do a video on dubbing loops. I realize that you probably have had 100s if not 1000s of requests for a dubbing loop video, but I still will think you did this for me, 🤣. Awesome video, thank you.
Would never be without a gob of toilet bowl wax ring
If you use “used”wax ,well,it’s just a wee bit if scent built in ;)
Please refrain is you chew your nail!
Great see this one, I struggle with this all of the time!
Love your videos Brian! I keep learning new techniques! Thank you
Absolutely love doing streamers with compound loops
Why do you use a dubbing loop instead of a split thread dubbing loop?
Thanks for all the amazing tips!! I’m new at this and they are very helpful!
Who makes that spinner? I picked up one like that from J. Stockard, but it doesn't spin nearly as fast!
Definitely gonna add this to my arsenal. Great video.
Now that was some great info Brian
Thanks for the video
Another awesome tips video! I learn something every time!
Thanks for the tips. I have been guilty of “smashing” and didn’t even realize it. Now I know.
Do you have the link for the dubbing spinner you showed? It is not the Loon one.
www.feather-craft.com/feather-craft-quad-tip-turbo-dubbing-spinner
I need the classes to help me learn to tie
Great tips ! Thanks Brian !!
Always enjoy your videos creep up the good work.
What brand of spinner is that?
No shaming here. I use wax too! Thanks for the video, Brian.
I like you video a lot can you make a video of tupe fly tying keep going 👍🤛👍😎
THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
Hi Brian, nice vid but did you intentionally leave split thread technique from the vid because you are making bigger flies in general like streamers or is it just a technique that you dont just use? Either case do you see any issues to use split thread technique for bigger flies, because of weakening the thread for example? Secondly do you use for body for example technique where you ”dub” either of the loop thread lightly and after this you spin the loop as normally, so basically you are making a more durable dubbed body because the additional thread goes ”over” the dubbing.
No shame in using wax when your loops turn out that beautiful!
Any tips on reusing loops that that were made too long on additional flies?
Good video. I struggle with them.
Love those wooly buggers!
Thanks! Cool little twist.
I love double loops
Can you do a Heisenberg streamer?
Love your videos, thanks for sharing.
Good looking fly!
Thanks for your time and talent! I learned a bunch. KANSAS
What vise is that
Peak👍
Really enjoy the tips.
Thanks for the useful tips!
Thanks for another great video sir.
Always excellent videos.
I definitely think wax is essential. Great video 🤙
Nice one thanks Brian
I owe a lot to Dave Withlock …
Get a file brush(brush to clean your file)
So cheap,cut to size you wish .
I’m partial to a popsicle stick size
Thank you for your videos.
Dubbing spinner your using as it's not in the description cheers
www.feather-craft.com/feather-craft-quad-tip-turbo-dubbing-spinner
hey man thanks great video. and nice trim work...lol...see ya joe