[VFB] rope dub question

[DMurphy832]

Well, I finally decided to try DonO's famous rope dub method.  Thanks to the vfb and Hans' websites with plenty of instructions.  The method seems quite simple but DonO claims any dubbing will work.  I'm trying to use the rope dub routine with shaved beaver (get your minds on tying flys boys!) which has very short strands.  This material does not lend itself to roping very well but the claim is any dubbing will work.   Can anyone explain to me the best method to extend the teardrop long enough to rope a #16 mayfly?  I'm also having a time trying to get poly dubbing to "stick to the thread".  My adventures are ending up with me pulling out the rope and dubbing the usual way.  Is there a secret to wrapping the rope other than the counterclockwise twist?  Are you sure I shouldn't add a bit of wax to the thread?   I know there was quite a thread on this a long while back but I was too busy at my job to read all the posts.  Now, I am desperately trying to learn this confounded method for DonO's swap and my fingers just don't get it.   Thanks!   Murf