Pipes Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Anyone try using ice dub for dry flies. Was thinking of trying some peacock caddis with ice dub instead of herl. Quote
Flytyer Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Why wouldn't someone not try it? I have done exactly what you are thinking of and others as well, dry stones and salmonflies just to name a couple. Quote
Pipes Posted January 8, 2009 Author Posted January 8, 2009 Was wondering about performance compared to herl. Specifically, how well it floats after being dunked a few times, durability and just basic performance under water. Personally, I think herl still looks better when fishing under surface. I also find durability of the herl to be good if you wrap it around your thread. Just was looking for feedback. Quote
admin Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 I use it all the time. The peacock colours on caddis dries. Works pretty good and you can get a few different colours rather than the dark herl. Look for the Canadian Dubbing Brand's Bronze Olive, it's my favourite color to use. Quote
SilverDoctor Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Works great, I use it on Caddis and mayfly egg sacks. Give it a shot. Quote
maxwell Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 havnt used it but seen it on tons of dries and some flyshops are carrying flies with icedubbed bodies now! Quote
scorpiondeathlock Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Works great, I dont use herl anymore. Quote
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