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Troutline Kapok Dubbing Box Set

$16

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Description

Take your fly tying creations to the next level with our premium hand-stripped Peacock Quill . Carefully selected and meticulously cleaned, we provide only the finest quills for passionate fly tiers who demand the best. We source the largest feathers from mature birds, with a focus on the eye area to capture the ideal wide barbs perfect for creating realistic insect imitations. Improve your flies with the most popular hues using the Troutline Kapok Dubbing Box Set of 10 colours . Featuring ten 100% natural, ultra-fine fibers harvested from the kapok (cotton) tree, this comprehensive kit delivers superior buoyancy and seamless application—ideal for everything from classic parachutes to delicate stimulators. Box Set Highlights: Ten Versatile Colors: Carefully chosen shades cover all your dry-fly and emerger needs Ultra-Fine Fibers: Light-as-air kapok traps air and wicks water for unbeatable floatation Easy Dubbing: Smooth thread pickup—perfect for split-thread, noodle, or brush dubbing Refillable Compartments: Sturdy box with individual wells keeps colors organized and ready to use Eco-Conscious Choice: Fully biodegradable, a natural alternative to synthetics Set of 10 colours: the most used colour for dry flies and emergers are in this set. Why Kapok Dubbing? Kapok’s hollow fibers and natural waxes eliminate the need for added floatants, while its silk-like softness lets you build slender bodies or buggy thoraxes. Mix it with other dubbings to boost floatability and texture, or use it alone for classic dry patterns. Whether you tie comparaduns, emergers, or parachute dries, the Troutline Kapok Dubbing Box Set ensures you’ll always have the right color on hand—straight from our eco-friendly kit to your fly line. Dubbing Guide: Dubbing Type Texture (Fineness) Shine / Sparkle Floatability Best Use Kapok Ultra Fine Matte Very High Ultralight dry flies, midges Beaver Super Fine Matte High Dry flies, small bodies Muskrat Very Fine Subtle natural sheen Low–Medium Nymphs, emergers, dry flies Alpaca Very Fine Soft sheen Medium Small dry flies, emergers Opossum Fine, silky Low–Moderate Medium Emergers, soft dry fly bodies Rabbit Fine, soft Light natural sheen Medium Versatile: dries, wets, nymphs Fox Fine–Medium Subtle sheen Medium Streamers, dubbing loops Nutria Medium–Coarse, spiky Translucent gloss Low Lake nymphs, salmon flies, dry attractors Hare Medium–Coarse Dull, natural Low Spiky nymphs, wet flies Squirrel Coarse Matte Low Thoraxes, buggy wet flies

Field Notes

Fly tying dubbing used to build bodies, thoraxes, and buggy profiles on dry flies and emergers. Kapok is especially useful when you want very high buoyancy and easy thread pickup for delicate, buoyant patterns.

Pros

  • Very high floatability
  • Ultra-fine fibers for smooth, slender bodies
  • Natural, biodegradable material
  • Refillable box keeps colors organized

Cons

  • Not a finished fly or fishing lure
  • Best suited to fly tying rather than general tackle use

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