Flytying for Beginners dubbing techniques with fur & hair with Barry Ord Clarke

Five different but simple dubbing techniques using the same hair, to give five very different effects. All these techniques can be used with many types of hair & fur and adapted for dry, nymph, wet and streamer patterns. If these simple skills are learned and practiced they will not only improve your tying but also make your time spent at the vice, much more enjoyable, and will result in neater and quicker flies. These short tutorials will hopefully help all those who are new to our craft, fly tying clubs & workshops, to get the new beginner off to a solid start and establish a good foundation for mastering the art of fly tying. If you have any questions regarding anything “fly tying” you can post a comment and I’ll try and answer it as soon as possible. If you know anyone that is starting tying, especially youngsters, please recommend this new series for them, they are the future of our craft! Visit my site thefeatherbender.com
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[@jeffreystone7327]

I’ve never seen the fur hackle technique before. This was a very valuable piece of advice and information. A great piece of knowledge to add to my tying. Thank you very much for these beginning videos. Very grateful Sir. God bless.

[@Thefeatherbender]

A pleasure Jeffrey.

[@swyddogion]

Possibly the best tutorial for achieving different effects in fur dubbing. Hugely impressed.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you think so Richard!

[@BoilerRoomMusic]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@Thefeatherbender]

My pleasure!

[@edbosley1138]

Thanks for sharing my dubbing has greatly improve by watching your tutorials

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Ed, good to know they help.

[@richardduvall6512]

As always great video

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Richard.

[@anthonycaton850]

Never to old to learn very informative thanks Barry

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Anthony.

[@paulsangster9153]

Thanks for showing these techniques Bender. Very useful. -Paul

[@Thefeatherbender]

My pleasure, Paul!

[@joshludlow1431]

Thanks for sharing..

[@Thefeatherbender]

My pleasure Josh, if you are new to tying may I be so bold as to suggest: www.bookdepository.com/Flytying-for-beginners-Barry-Ord-Clarke/9781913159283?ref=grid-view&qid=1634795311433&sr=1-1

[@lilbillp]

What another great video Barry! Thank you

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lydiedevred2801]

So rare to see tutorials with musk-rat dubbing. I now know exactly how to use the patches I bought several years ago. Thank you Barry. You are a great instructor.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you, so pleased that you found it helpful.

[@giorgiofly6329]

Great tutorial Barry !

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you liked it Giorgio!

[@brianstevens3858]

Most excellent, as usual.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Brian!

[@mikeking453]

Well done!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Mike.

[@hectatusbreakfastus6106]

I can't wait to start tying again! It will be great to catch a fish on a hook I made myself for the first time!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Good luck!

[@k1w176]

REALLY liking this series, learning a lot - thanks Barry.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard.

[@rocky19fd26]

Amazing! You make this look so easy and I know that must only come from years of practice. Thanks for sharing your skills and expertise.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks so much Rocky 😊

[@lentrim5444]

Dubbing Masterclass!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Len!

[@jimking7400]

Awesome tutorial 👌

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Jim. If you found this useful please consider: www.amazon.com/Feather-Benders-Flytying-Techniques-Comprehensive/dp/1510751505/ref=sr_1_3?crid=24BAVRJE4E6PO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.edq2sJ2FTbmouDzUB8m98B851w3e4bIxruJPjgHxS-QkkOpUiOgHYPmIewc3v_D7Bzypja64MfadzRC8ERnrpbyaf0ouHALGVNX7jm8x5XCqgrA7T8TtQySVt5zXe5DYh-hem6jTvjPf5sOZ5OqigQ.cUACyfBElz_Cuzale5aAxN3W-XZnnUCofkJh37XQ3wk&dib_tag=se&keywords=barry+ord+clarke&qid=1710143163&sprefix=barry+ord%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-3

[@shapecontractorheatingplum2015]

Just purchased from Amazon Barry. It looks fantastic so no disappointment! Just to make you aware because I'm not sure if you have any input over the postage?, but the hardback arrived in a simple brown envelope and had been damaged in transit. I had to return it for replacement by Amazon. The second copy arrived in a cardboard envelope which luckily was not damaged in transit. I wish amazon would at least use a nice padded envelope for their books in transit. Jim @@Thefeatherbender

[@Thefeatherbender]

@@shapecontractorheatingplum2015 Thanks, unfortunately I have no influence in what Amazon do, but you are not the first to mention Amazon and their bad service. We can only live and hope...

[@kentw.897]

I enjoyed watching this video Barry, and Thnx 4 showing us these 5 different dubbing techniques. Good to know. Aloha🌴🦐🎣🐠🤙🏼

[@tcnorthants3641]

Wow! Thanks for sharing that Barry, I can see where I’ve been going wrong!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad to help Tc.

[@duderoony]

Great tutorials Barry and I’m learning a lot from your lessons on here. Thank you for sharing these helpful tips. Keep safe dude and keep ‘em coming.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Dude, will do!

[@amarradodemoscas4059]

Meu amigo é por isto que você é meu mestre. Excelente, cada vez que vejo o seu vídeo aprendo mais e mais. Obrigado.👍

[@kembroke]

Great advice and instruction once again. Thank you Barry.....Ive learnt a lot from your videos and tied loads of flys over the winter.....I'm feeling really frustrated though, as we all are, that we can't go fishing and try them out!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Your very welcome Timmy, yeah I know what you mean...

[@MyPancho1]

Super content, Barry Thanks for sharing...

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Gary.

[@kerrypitt9789]

Thank you Barry! Again very helpful and very well demonstrated! Reading the comments below you are helping people hone or even begin their skills. Kudos to you as always Barry. Sorry I was out of action for a bit. I hope you and yours are well!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Much appreciated Kerry, all well here thanks. But there are still people that give the videos 'thumbs down' without leaving a comment why!

[@kerrypitt9789]

@@Thefeatherbender I think there are people who just do it because they can and maybe they think they are hurting your status, when in fact they are not. I figure that when you start getting these strange thumbs downs, then you are as Steve Martin once said, "Somebody!!!!" 😁🤣

[@hankvana2149]

Thanks for posting Barry! Synthetics have their place (when you want glitz and glimmer) but natural furs give a whole gamut of length and texture to work with - even on one hide.

[@Thefeatherbender]

No problem Hank, pleased that you like it.

[@tulix9572]

great

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@cachi-7878]

Top notch tutorial, Barry! Well done! How would you make a scruffy spiked nymph body with hare’s ear dubbing ( already off the mask and in a bag). The techniques shown here assume you cut the fur from the hide. If you have some other video you can point me to, I’d appreciate it! Thank you.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Check out the other videos for HED.

[@Lirse12]

Hello Barry. First i would like to tell you that your videos have been great! I've just recently started to tie my own flies and your videos have helped me a lot. As we're at the beginning of the season and larvas are working, could it be possible to get a video from you how to use UV glues? Would be great if you could show how to layer them, how to mix them, how to add some glitter and colour and how to properly apply them to get a thicker coating. Thanks, Lasse

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hej Lasse, takker. Skal tenker på det!

[@marks.5288]

Outstanding clinic on using fur. I have been using the same muskrat pelt for years only at half of its potential. Thanks Barry! What thread were you using when you split it?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Mark, so pleased that you found it helpful.

[@David-rr8cu]

Thanks, Barry! Superb tutorial. I read somewhere that fur from tanned hides is not as good for dry flies as fur from untanned hides because tanning destroys the natural oils. I've noticed that fur pieces I get from fly tying supply shops are untanned. Do you have an opinion on which is best?

[@kerrypitt9789]

May I add something to your question as well? You can tell me to bugger off and I'm not trying to be Barry, I have his book and though I have been tying since 1969 I always learn something new. With fur it is really important to check it for length and density. Fur is better when taken from animals that have a winter coat. Deer hair, Elk hair etc as well though there is use for all of it. Untanned in my opinion is the best fur to buy but it is not always available.

[@David-rr8cu]

@@kerrypitt9789 Your additional information is very welcome and much appreciated, Kerry. Thank you! I've been tying for 50 years and I'm still learning, especially from Barry's videos and his books.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks David, well tanning not that bad, but dying is even worse. Some producers with CDC wash it, and hot dye it, which removes ALL the natural preening oil, so they treat it with silicone to make it float again...? If you can get natural un-treated furs they are the best.

[@kmusket9656]

what thread size and composition were you using there please, obvs multi-strand - thanks

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi K, it's 14/0 Sheer from Veniard. Lightly waxed and very strong.

[@robertjerome4739]

are you using wax, I have trouble loading the thread. Please give ALL the info for beginners.

[@robertjerome4739]

well i see further on you use wax. I still have trouble with clumping.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Robert, If I understand you correctly, your problem is too much clumps of wax getting on the tying thread when you apply it? If its a deodorant type applicator that your wax is in, this is so its easily fixed. You have too much wax sticking out of the end, depending on if you have a screw or push applicator, you need to get the head of the wax back down into the tube so its level with applicator rim. This stops clumps of wax being pulled off with the thread when applied. Easy when you know how. Let me know how you get on Rob.