Hareline STS Trilobal Dubbing

Ultra-buggy, just translucent enough, and with the right amount of light refraction, Hareline’s STS Trilobal Dubbing is designed to fool anything from lake-run steelhead to wild trout. STS stands for salmon, trout, and steelhead, and Trilobal Dubbing has been a long-time favorite for dubbing nymphs, streamers, and wet flies. With a wide range of colors available, you can easily imitate any insect or create any attractor pattern you like. Super easy to apply and quick to give your flies a lifelike appearance, STS Trilobal Dubbing is a reliable choice throughout the fishing season.

Uses

Like most dubbings, STS Trilobal Dubbing has a variety of applications. Designed specifically with salmon, trout, and steelhead in mind, it is also a solid choice for imitating small crustaceans like shrimp in saltwater. With its natural realism, this dubbing excels at imitating a wide range of insects and absorbs water well, making it commonly used on nymphs, wet flies, emergers, and streamers. Easy to apply, you can spin this dubbing directly onto your thread, work it into a dubbing loop, or mix it with materials like Ice Dub for additional sparkle.

Comparisons

Spirit River’s UV2 Seal-X Dubbing is another option that offers similar texture, translucency, and light-refractive properties. While not identical, Seal-X is also great for tying wet flies, nymphs, and streamers, and could serve as a substitute for STS Trilobal Dubbing. Depending on the color and effect you desire, one may be a better choice than the other.