The Troutline Muskrat Dubbing Set is a premium selection of natural dubbing, perfect for fly tiers who need finesse and versatility in their patterns. This set includes 10 carefully selected colors, each packed in a transparent, refillable plastic box, with 0.5g of dubbing per color—ideal for tying dozens of flies.
Muskrat is a favorite material among experienced tiers due to its very fine texture, natural sheen, and excellent usability for nymphs, emergers, and dry flies. It dubs easily and provides a realistic buggy look, especially effective in technical and clear-water situations.
This set is ideal for creating subtle, natural fly bodies and thoraxes. It can also be blended with other dubbing types or synthetic flash for added effect.
What’s inside:
- 10 natural & dyed muskrat colors
- 0.5g per compartment
- Easy-to-use, refillable clear plastic dubbing dispenser
- Great for subtle flies and traditional patterns
Dubbing Comparison Table – Sorted by Fineness
| Dubbing Type | Texture (Fineness) | Shine / Sparkle | Floatability | Best Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapok | Ultra Fine | Matte | Very High | Ultralight dry flies, midges | Natural |
| Beaver | Super Fine | Matte | High | Dry flies, small bodies | Natural |
| Muskrat | Very Fine | Subtle natural sheen | Low–Medium | Nymphs, emergers, dry flies | Natural |
| Alpaca | Very Fine | Soft sheen | Medium | Small dry flies, emergers | Natural |
| Opossum | Fine, silky | Low–Moderate | Medium | Emergers, soft dry fly bodies | Natural |
| Rabbit | Fine, soft | Light natural sheen | Medium | Versatile: dries, wets, nymphs | Natural |
| Antron | Fine (synthetic) | High sparkle | Medium | Hotspots, flashy patterns | Synthetic |
| Fox | Fine–Medium | Subtle sheen | Medium | Streamers, dubbing loops | Natural |
| Nutria | Medium–Coarse, spiky | Translucent gloss | Low | Lake nymphs, salmon flies, dry attractors | Natural |
| Hare | Medium–Coarse | Dull, natural | Low | Spiky nymphs, wet flies | Natural |
| Squirrel | Coarse | Matte | Low | Thoraxes, buggy wet flies | Natural |
