RE: [VFB] rope dub question

[Eddie D]

Murf, try mixing the beaver with muskrat???  I dont know if it will give you 
the same properties that you are looking for, but the longer hairs will give 
it a better teardrop shape.  I havnt used shaved beaver but all my other 
dubbings that I have used HAVE infact, rope dubbed very well.  I hope this 
helps a little!



-Eddie Dillon
Tidewater Fly Co.




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Subject: [VFB] rope dub question
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 20:53:10 EST
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
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