Re: [VFB] Dubbing Wax

[Sören Finne]

I seldom use wax except when dubbing seal´s fur. But a couple of month ago I bought a book "Tying flies the Paraloop way" by Ian Moutter in which the author points out the advantages in using wax. He says is always put bee´s wax or similar onto the thread in order to "lock" the thread to the shaft and he also claims that the wax has a gluing effect on the dubbing material which makes the fly much more durable. But as I said above I almost never use wax myself.  Soren ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Alexander To: vfb@troutnet.com Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 7:25 AM Subject: [VFB] Dubbing Wax If I only use pre waxed thread, do I still need dubbing wax???? Thanks in Advance, Chuck   And I have Miles To Go Before I Sleep.... And Miles To Go Before I Sleep................                                    Robert Frost.............