Dying Fly Tying Materials

Harry
Fly Tying Murray's Fly Shop Virginia
By dying the dubbing I wanted for Pale Morning Dun hatch on the western spring creeks, I was able to catch many selective trout that would not take regular patterns.

When I can’t locate the exact color of natural dubbing fur I need to tie  a specific pattern, I dye some of the fur I have and experiment. I have gotten excellent results with liquid Rit Dye by following the directions on the bottle. Normally I mix the dye with a 1/2 cup of clear vinegar in a quart pan of water and heat this on a hot plate until it is well mixed. I then add my natural dubbing fur. It is best to shear the natural furs from the skin before putting them in the dying pan because the natural oils in the skin can interfere with uniform dying.