2torial #0958:
Learn2 Tie a Fly (continued)

Complete the dubbing

Pinch a little dubbing wax between your thumb and index finger, and run your fingers along the thread extending from the hook to the bobbin. Even if the thread you're using is pre-waxed, a little additional wax will help the dubbing stick to the thread better.

Begin with just a pinch of dubbing between your thumb and first finger, and spread it evenly and sparsely along the thread. With one hand, hold the bobbin below the hook, keeping the thread taut. With your other hand, rub the dubbing into place by rolling it between your thumb and first-finger onto the thread. Start about 3/4-inch (2 centimeters) below the hook point and work your way 3 or 4 inches (7.5 to 10 centimeters) down the thread.

If your dubbing starts too close to the hook shank or appears too thick or uneven in any one place, remove it and start again. All fibers should be rolled onto the thread in a smooth, even manner.

Wrap the dubbing-covered thread around the shank, starting from just before the bend and working your way forward to the head of the fly. Make three or four wraps. Then wrap plain thread around the head of the fly two or three times to secure it. Dip the point of your needle into your jar of finisher cement. Place two or three drops at the head to guarantee that the wrap doesn't unravel.