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The Allure of Alpaca: Vicuna Dubbing for the Discerning Fly Tyer

For fly tyers seeking a touch of luxury and performance on their flies, Vicuna Dubbing offers a compelling choice.  This is not dubbing made from the wool of the rare and endangered Vicuña its name is a clever homage to the quality of the material.

Vicuna Dubbing is, in fact, meticulously hand-crafted dubbing made from alpaca wool.  Alpaca fibers boast several qualities that make them ideal for fly tying.  They are naturally hollow, which imparts a degree of buoyancy to your fly patterns.  Expert processing by Vicuna Dubbing further enhances this property, allowing wet flies to sink effectively while still casting with minimal water resistance.

Vicuna Dubbing's dedication to quality goes beyond material selection.  Their dyes create a vibrant and diverse color palette, with over sixty single colors and unique blends to choose from.  This gives fly tyers the freedom to create realistic and eye-catching patterns.

Here are some of the key benefits of using Vicuna Dubbing:

Natural Materials: Alpaca wool offers a sustainable and eco-friendly choice for fly tyers.

Superior Performance: The combination of natural buoyancy and water absorption allows for versatile fly designs.

Exceptional Handling: The dubbing is designed to be easy to use, adhering readily to un waxed threads for flawless body construction.

Unmatched Choice: With a vast array of colors and blends, Vicuna Dubbing caters to a wide range of fly patterns.