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DUBBN
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by DUBBN » Tue May 21, 2024 8:32 pm
Size 14 Squirrel wets. Light and Dark.
My region is in the middle of high water. Where I can find fishable water, these and the Muskrat have been working very well.

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by DUBBN » Wed May 22, 2024 4:06 pm
Partridge with Tails

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Partsman
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by Partsman » Wed May 22, 2024 4:25 pm
Well done dubbing! I’ve incorporated squirrel into a brown drake dubbing, it looks pretty cool.
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by Ron Eagle Elk » Wed May 22, 2024 8:43 pm
Very nice, Wayne. Squirrel is a favorite of mine. Two questions. Are you using a split thread technique with the squirrel? What is that rib? It has just a bit of flash, but nicely understated.
"A man may smile and bid you hale yet curse you to the devil, but when a good dog wags his tail he is always on the level"
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by DUBBN » Thu May 23, 2024 3:49 am
Ron Eagle Elk wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2024 8:43 pm
Very nice, Wayne. Squirrel is a favorite of mine. Two questions. Are you using a split thread technique with the squirrel? What is that rib? It has just a bit of flash, but nicely understated.
Thank you Ron. For buggy patterns I would hate to be forced to pick between Haresmask and Squirrel . I truly love them both.
No, I did not use the split thread technique on these patterns. I used a very tight dubbing noodle, then I used a toothbrush to pick out the buggy guard hairs.
The ribbing is Sulky Silver Metalic. I also use it o my Walts, and Sexy Walts nymphs.
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Fishnkilts
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by Fishnkilts » Thu May 23, 2024 7:50 am
Those look incredible, Wayne. I don't know which one I like better so I guess I'll have to tie all three.
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by ronr » Thu May 23, 2024 8:57 am
on the middle descutes this week, the squirrel with red thread head was a top producer...my version is pretty close to your,,, using the spikes squirrel dubbing...
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by FlyFisherMann1955 » Thu May 23, 2024 4:16 pm
Hello Wayne,
For the Sulky Silver Metalic, is the number on the spool: 145-6001?
Thanks- Ken
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by DUBBN » Thu May 23, 2024 5:10 pm
Fishnkilts wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 7:50 am
Those look incredible, Wayne. I don't know which one I like better so I guess I'll have to tie all three.
ronr wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 8:57 am
on the middle descutes this week, the squirrel with red thread head was a top producer...my version is pretty close to your,,, using the spikes squirrel dubbing...
FlyFisherMann1955 wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 4:16 pm
Hello Wayne,
For the Sulky Silver Metalic, is the number on the spool: 145-6001?
Thanks- Ken
Thanks, folks.
I always do well this time of year with these types of patterns. I throw together patterns that probably could be best described as March Brown in looks. (minus the tail on some). I do not even know if March Browns are a thing in Western Colorado, but caddis is this time of year, and these type patterns can cover lots of bases. I did not get to fish the early caddis hatches much this year, as medical appointments took priority. Thats ok. It looks like a good high-water year this Spring and I am sure there will be plenty more caddis to chase.
I have two squirrel pelts. One is a Gray the other is a Pine Squirrel. I also have Pine Squirrel in cut strips in dyed Brown, and in Olive. I think I have three different dubbings purchased from different suppliers. I also have a personal blend I threw together with Tan Ice Dub, plus another that is mixed with Hares Mask. I seriously am a squirrel nerd.
Ken here is the Sulky material I use. I do not think it makes a difference if it is Sulky or Mylar Tinsel.
