The fibers of the silk dubbing are very fine and long.
Silk is hydrophobic, meaning it is naturally water resistant.
It will float higher and longer than the various poly type dubbings because it has a lower specific gravity and it takes longer for water to wick through the fibers. Silk readily accepts acid type dyes and can also be colored with marking pens. The available colors will meet the needs of the majority of popular dry fly and nymph patterns, such as Adams, Blue-winged Olives, Drakes, Hare's Ears, Hendricksons and Sulphurs. Retailer Where2Buy Home Click here to see our Free Fly Tying Patterns Click here to find Kreinik Threads in your area or to find a mail order source.