What is NGD and where does it come from?
NGD is a unique material sourced from fibres naturally
occurring in the plant world. NGD is environmentally and
ecologically friendly as it contains no bird or animal
products.
Is NGD the same as synthetic fibre?
Absolutely not! Being vegetable based, NGD fibres are robust
but perform just like the natural insect in the water
trapping air and staying separate thereby giving you that
natural shape.
Why are there 3 different types / formats?
Dubbing fibre is super soft and very easy to work with. It
creates those perfect small bodies you need on the finest
dry flies.
Dubbing thread in 3 densities forms shaped bodies super fast
whether “fine” for size 16 – 20 dries, “medium” for dries,
wets and nymphs, or large for lures and streamers.
Dubbing twister in 3 sizes is a unique cored one-sided fibre
which builds volume very quickly but makes excellent wings,
hackles and streamers. The Twister has individual crinkled
fibres which remain separate in the water giving that
natural effect.
Which fly patterns suit NGD best?
Dubbing fibre, dubbing thread and dubbing twister allow the
tier to form anything from the smallest gnat for smutting
trout, through larger fresh water flies for Pike and Salmon,
up to Bass and Bonefish using the saltwater fibres. Wet or
Dry NGD makes a finer fly.
Can I mix NGD with more traditional materials?
Yes. If you need that very particular fly, NGD in 25 colours
allows you to blend almost any part of the fly with
traditional materials. The “Ich Dien” salmon fly presented
to HRH The Prince of Wales by the Flyfishers Club of London
incorporated NGD fibres.
Does NGD spin just like any other fibre?
Yes, and just like any other fibre, NGD can be teased and
brushed to form that totally natural effect you need to fool
the fish.
If NGD is so good why haven’t I seen it on sale
everywhere?
NGD is NEW! It has undergone extensive testing across 3 continents
before launch. NGD is available now from all Sportfish
outlets. See
www.sportfish.co.uk
Where can I find more information on how to use NGD?
See “
Tying Tips” .
