Lightnin’ Dub, produced by Spirit River, is a coarse, reflective dubbing that adds a glowing quality to flies. Its subtle flash and spiky texture make it ideal for patterns such as buggers, steelhead flies, and wet flies. This dubbing can be applied directly to the fly or incorporated into a dubbing loop, providing an easy way to introduce a hint of flash to various creations.
With its availability in a wide array of colors, Lightnin’ Dub is versatile enough for both muted nymphs and bright attractor patterns. The coarse nature of this material allows for blending with other dubbings, enabling the creation of unique shades and textures. It is commonly used to construct nymph, emerger, and streamer bodies, enhancing the overall reflectivity and visual appeal of the flies.
While dubbing is a staple in fly tying, Lightnin’ Dub stands out for its specific qualities, though alternatives like Hareline’s Ice Dub offer similar flash and color variety. Ice Dub features longer fibers, making it suitable for achieving a buggier appearance. Both options are user-friendly, but Lightnin’ Dub excels in creating that distinctive spiky effect that can enhance a fly’s overall profile.
001 BLACK
003 CHOCOLATE
029 PEACOCK
031 DARK OLIVE
060 LIGHTNIN GRAY
086 CRAYFISH ORANGE
091 PURPLE
095 RUBY RED
121 FLAME
124 ELECTRIC BANANA
125 CHARTREUSE
126 FL SHRIMP
131 FL ORANGE
150 NEON PINK
222 MIDNIGHT HAZE
302 STORMCLOUD GRAY
335 SAND SHRIMP
390 MARMALADE
391 TEQUILA SUNRISE
398 SHERBERT
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