EP streamer brush

[fishin' fool]

http://epflies.com/index.php/fly-tyi...mer-brush.html

Has anyone used these? They look like a good idea for someone who doesn't have the means to make their own dubbing brushes. Does any one know how they behave on the hook and in the water?

[ScottP]

Here's some examples of what you can do with it:
http://stuartflyfishing.blogspot.com...-entry_19.html

Neat effect, looks pretty cool; however, like most EP products, the price is a bit dear. For those who have the bucks and don't have the time to make their own, probably worth a look.

Regards,
Scott

[FishnDave]

I have a dubbing brush tool...and some EP Fibers and Congo Hair. I haven't tried making an "EP Brush" yet, though. HM. I might have to try it and see how it works.

[ducksterman]

I haven't mastered it yet but I believe to get the long spiky
fibers you have to suspend the wire while twisting otherwise the material wraps on itself.

[saltydancindave]

One can tie baitfish, shrimp & crab patterns with EP brushes.

[James Smith]

Ducksterman,

You are correct. Any time you use very long fibers, you need to lift the wire off of the dubbing platform as it twists. Otherwise, the long flbers get caught in the twisted wire and you end up with a mess. I think you can guess how I learned this.

If anyone is interested in a dubbing twister, I have a couple of available. Please send me a PM.

Jim Smith