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How to Make a Split-Thread Dubbing Noodle (15 of 57)

In this great video, Tim demonstrates how to create a dubbing noodle by splitting your tying thread and inserting the dubbing into the middle. This technique requires a dubbing needle and a thread that is easy to uncord and flatten. Strategic spinning of the bobbin first flattens the thread and then creates the noodle. The end result is a brushy, natural-looking body on the fly.