Remember, this is designed to help us become better tyers AND photographers so do your best and don't be afraid to submit a pattern. Tyers and photographers of all skills are invited to participate.

This month's challenge (not competition) is to dress a fly with a Dubbing Loop. You've done that before? Good! Pick you're favorite pattern and tye it up for us and take your best photograph. For those of you who have never tried a dubbing loop before, there are plenty of videos on You Tube and other sites that show how to employ this technique. (I might post a video here for every one to view.) The best thing is, you really don't need any special tools to tie with a dubbing loop although they make dubbing loop spinners. I just use my electrical connector/hackle pliers.

The fly can be any style, wet or dry or streamer as long as you use a dubbing loop to dress it. Try a fly you've never tied before and challenge yourself. Start doing your research and lets see some innovative flys this month! As always, have fun!

Add your photos to the album below April 2012 Challenge