Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 I have a dubbing loop spinner but I don't like it. Here it is. It drops the loop if you aren't careful when winding around the hook and it's awkward to use. I saw one in the Orvis fly tying manual that has two separate hooks that held the loop, when you twisted the loop, they come together. I kind of like the looks of that. I'd like to see what you guys recommend. I've seen the brush makers with the plexiglass clamp but I think that's a little over engineered for me. I'd like to keep it simple. Thanks Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 https://thelimpcobra.com/2013/01/08/fly-tying-a-complete-dubbing-techniques-tutorial/ A bit more general than what you requested, but it's all in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 https://thelimpcobra.com/2013/01/08/fly-tying-a-complete-dubbing-techniques-tutorial/ A bit more general than what you requested, but it's all in there. Holy smokes, there is a lot of good info in there, Thank you very much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjm 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 turkey lacer has a hook on one end and sharp point on other, doubles as heavy bodkin- spins between thumb and finger in about half the time and effort I see in videos with fancy tools. I hold the loop open with a finger and load it with the other hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 turkey lacer has a hook on one end and sharp point on other, doubles as heavy bodkin- spins between thumb and finger in about half the time and effort I see in videos with fancy tools. I hold the loop open with a finger and load it with the other hand. I could give that method a try with the one I have, just use one of the "hooks" on it. Thanks M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 dubbit tool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 dubbit tool That looks like a good one, do you like it? Who make it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 This is the fastest and easiest dubbing twister that I have found. It has ball bearings and is machined so it is amazingly fast and smooth. No more Shepherd's Crook and sinker weight for me. After I watched Gary using it, I got one for myself. Notice that he has modified his by cutting off a side of the arm so the loop stays closed and the single arm slips off the closed loop easily. Modified by Gary http://www.garyborger.com/2013/03/05/turbo-dubbing-twister/ Original Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 My dubbit tool was bought 35 years ago from Larry Walkers fly shop in Colorado. Hareline now distributes it Yes I like it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 This is the fastest and easiest dubbing twister that I have found. It has ball bearings and is machined so it is amazingly fast and smooth. No more Shepherd's Crook and sinker weight for me. After I watched Gary using it, I got one for myself. Notice that he has modified his by cutting off a side of the arm so the loop stays closed and the single arm slips off the closed loop easily. Modified by Gary http://www.garyborger.com/2013/03/05/turbo-dubbing-twister/ Original OK, I like this one. I think the way I would use it is to keep both hooks and use it to wind around the fly hook. After the winding is done and tied down to the hook, I will trim it off instead of trying to unhook the twister from the dubbing loop. Does that sound reasonable, or do you do it differently? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyty1 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 I never saw the need for a seperate tool for spinning a dubbing loop. I started tying flies without a bobbin so, my hackle pliers became an indispensible tool - to hold thread tension as well as spinning my dubbing loops. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 My dubbit tool was bought 35 years ago from Larry Walkers fly shop in Colorado. Hareline now distributes it Yes I like it I will check them out.Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 I never saw the need for a seperate tool for spinning a dubbing loop. I started tying flies without a bobbin so, my hackle pliers became an indispensible tool - to hold thread tension as well as spinning my dubbing loops. Interesting. Not sure I could do that. I get frustrated easily. I'll get a tool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 Mine is like the one Silver posted, except it's wood. I think it's from Wasatch. I also have one that looks like a fly saucer. Both of them have the two hook system, and I like that. But I make my loop long enough so that once I've finished spinning the loop, I can grab it with my hackle pliers and use that to wrap it around the hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 Dr. Slick Dubbing Twister found on Amazon or E-bay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites