OPST Dubbing Spinner

The OPST Dubbing Spinner is built for fly tiers who value precision, speed, and pure tying enjoyment.

Designed by Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics (OPST), this premium dubbing spinner is perfectly balanced and properly weighted to deliver effortless, consistent spins through even the densest composite loops.

Heavier than most spinners, it maintains momentum beautifully — allowing smoother wraps and tighter dubbing loops without stalls or tangles. The durable single-hook design eliminates weak wire hooks and fiddly mechanisms, letting you hook, spin, and tie with total control. No double-loop setups. No frustration. Just clean, efficient tying every time.

Built from high-quality materials with OPST’s signature attention to detail, the Dubbing Spinner is made for serious tiers — whether you’re stacking synthetic blends for steelhead intruders or shaping delicate trout streamers. It’s a tool that turns productivity into enjoyment and precision into art.

Key Features:

• Optimized weight for superior spin and sustained momentum
• Balanced design for smoother, faster tying
• Simple, durable single-hook mechanism
• Ideal for composite dubbing loops and natural or synthetic blends
• Premium construction for long-term performance

Tool Specs:

• Weight: Optimized for sustained spinning
• Hook Style: Single open-loop
• Use Case: Composite dubbing loops, hackle, and dubbing blends
• Skill Level: Beginner to expert fly tiers

Q: What are dubbing tools used for in fly tying?
A: Dubbing tools are used to apply and manipulate dubbing—fine fibers that form a fly’s body—around your thread or wire. They help tiers create realistic, tapered, and durable bodies for nymphs, dries, and streamers.

Q: What kinds of dubbing tools are there?
A: The main types are dubbing twisters (spinners) for creating dubbing loops, dubbing brushes for blending or brushing out fibers, and dubbing needles (bodkins) for teasing and picking fibers to improve the fly’s texture.

Q: What is a dubbing loop and why use one?
A: A dubbing loop is a small loop of thread that traps dubbing fibers, which are then twisted and wrapped around the hook. It’s perfect for creating buggy, segmented, or durable fly bodies with natural or synthetic materials.

Q: Which dubbing tools are best for beginners?
A: Beginners should start with a simple dubbing spinner and a bodkin. These basic tools make it easy to add dubbing evenly and achieve professional results without complicated equipment.

Q: What materials can be used for dubbing?
A: Dubbing can be made from natural furs like rabbit, muskrat, or seal—or from synthetic fibers that mimic them. Dubbing tools work with both types to create everything from slim dry-fly bodies to shaggy nymph profiles.

Q: Are there differences between dubbing twisters?
A: Yes. Some have rotating handles for consistent tension, while others use spring or clip systems for quick material changes. Premium options from Stonfo, Loon Outdoors, and Renzetti offer smooth bearings and ergonomic grips.

Q: Why does Drift Outfitters carry dubbing tools?
A: Because dubbing is one of the most important techniques in fly tying, and the right tools make all the difference. Our curated selection includes tools that deliver precision, durability, and control for every tier.