FLYMPH FORUM

Hi all,
I'm sure I'm not the first to think of this, but I purchased a new tool for roughing up dubbed bodies and I thought I'd share it. It should be available at any good sporting goods store. It is a .17 caliber bore cleaning brush. The bristles are made of copper. It is quite easy to use and cost about $3.00 US.



Mark

Nice! A much classier replacement for what I've been using . . . recycled dentist's tools!

But then . . . I've been getting the cast off dentist tools for free.
EP

Wasatch sells one like that with their cool wood handle attached, but I think their cost is a bit higher.

Cool! On my way to the local sporting goods store.
I also use recycled dentist tools. I have a "rougher-upper"
made from a root canal drill with a buffalo tooth handle.
Works pretty good on those ity-bitty flies.

I have something a little more humble to do the job... velcro.



There are times when it's not "grabby" enough, but for the most part it's all I need.

Aaron

I have a Velcro brush as well. Mine is mounted on the flat part of half a wooden clothespin. It works okay, but this brush really roughs things up.

Mark

You need a gentle hand, Mike. So far I've had no problem.

Mark

Mark

I should say, Mike, that I find the Velcro brush really effective for brushing entire flies of hair and bristles. I would NOT use the wire brush for this. The wire brush would be applied carefully to dubbed bodies alone.

Mark

Wasatch has a spiral brush with plastic bristols and is thus softer, I use it quite a bit. Of course like all their tools its a bit costly, but looks quite lovely.