mikechell 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2021 https://www.flytyersdungeon.com/Materials/Chart_Leech_Dubbing.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopperfisher 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2021 5 hours ago, SBPatt said: I cut cheap, craft store acrylic yarn into 3/4” pieces and run them through the coffee grinder. Works great as dubbing on dries down to #14’s; anything smaller and I usually use rabbit. Regards, Scott ^^^^^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2021 non dubbing options black antron yarn black zlon/darlon black thread/uni stretch coated with uv resin black mylar tinsel/krystal flash black spanflex black wire black deer hair black bear hair black doll hair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alc609 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2021 On 9/19/2021 at 11:30 PM, Alc609 said: I’m trying to find a shiny black dubbing for dry flies, I’ve used Superfine, Fly Rite, and others, but all seems dull. I’m not looking for sparkling like ice dub, just a shiny finish body. Any suggestions? Been gone on a section AT hike, but thanks for all the input. Mixed some black Antron in with black superfine and it works pretty good. Also tried a pinch of black ice peacock in a batch and it gave it a buggy look. Can you buy Antron yarn to make your own? Or is it called a different name in yarns? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2021 Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but as I understand it, Antron is a trade name for trilobal yarn, which are used primarily for carpet fibers. For your stated, intended use (to simply add highlights to dubbing), I would think any synthetic, sparkly yarn could be used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alc609 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2021 I did not know that. So Antron is just a fiber used for other purposes, but acrylic yarn would give similar effects if used the same way? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2021 Yes. IMO, you don't need to use Antron, just a shiny synthetic. Some synthetic yarns will have more shine or sparkle than others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Connor 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2021 Try this. It is not sparkly but has a slight metallic sheen. Attached is the claret version of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alc609 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Connor said: Try this. It is not sparkly but has a slight metallic sheen. Attached is the claret version of it. I tried it today, I like it. Haven’t got it in black yet but it dubs great. Also FTD Bill Frawg black works well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
