Tying Tutorial: Making a Brush

Apr 4, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

If you saw our video on Conner’s Jerk Minnow, you may have noticed that Conner used a homemade brush to create the body of his fly. If you’ve ever wanted to try and make your own brush but don’t have a brush table or don’t want to buy one, these techniques are for you.

Check out the full tying video for Conner’s Jerk Minnow here!

Tools required:

Uni Dubbing Brush Wire (stainless steel wire) OR Ultra Wire Large

Thumbtack or Nail

Table you don’t mind scarring

Dubbing Twister of choice

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