I've been tying for 60 years. This is one of the best tips I've seen. Thank you very much.
@varnersstreamers11 ай бұрын
Thanks John, glad you found value in the brushes. Means a lot coming from someone with so much time on the bench!
@dtffishingmi8 ай бұрын
Your reaction to the dog barking 😂. Great video, I've been looking for ways to recycle spare material. Marabou brushes are great, and I think I could combine the marabou with other spare materials to add some flash etc. Thanks for the tips!
@varnersstreamers8 ай бұрын
Haha they sure keep me on my toes...absolutely, I think adding some flash would be a great addition to the brush.
@cristymorrison30454 жыл бұрын
You've really dailed in your deer hair skills the past few years. So much talent. I honestly have always been impressed with your skill set when it comes to deer hair but looking back at the streamers you tied when we met to what you produce now is impressive! You just keep improving with time. Thank you for sharing all your secrets with us rookies!
@varnersstreamers4 жыл бұрын
It's crazy, it is night and day...I was really proud of the ones I tied 4 years ago, now I think they all belong in the reject box.
@PrudentFishing2 жыл бұрын
Great info on not wasting good material. As for any static issues... use a dry sheet (I have a box of them at my tying station) and rub them on the surface where the marabou moves. This especially works well if you rub your hands with the dryer sheet preventing the marabou that acts like your hands are a magnet.
@varnersstreamers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, I'll have to give that a shot. I've used them in the past for deer hair and stackers when they get static build up but didn't even think of that for the marabou application. Thanks!
@Utahlonghorn4 жыл бұрын
Love the box you built! You know I've been waiting on this one for sure. I'm sure we will see the marabou dubbing brushes appear in the Hareline catalog before long. They should pay you a percentage. Great job as always brother keep that herd of pups in line.
@varnersstreamers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee, this one was a fun video to film. Haha, they're a full time job!
@gisgrifer4 жыл бұрын
Really great idea!! Love saving material
@varnersstreamers4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, You cant beat the look these give either once you get them dialed in.
@vasik97198 ай бұрын
Good job!👍 Thanks for sharing!
@Bridgestreetnursery2 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I guess I'll be in the garage tomorrow building this jig.
@varnersstreamers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, let me know how it goes!
@lorenirving82302 жыл бұрын
Josh, again thanks for this tip. I took a shot at trying it out and on my second one laid in some lady amherst and some blue flashabou and made up some Ho Bo Spey pattern brushes. They look great and I'll use them on flies for BC in the fall. thanks
@varnersstreamers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Loren, that brush sounds great! Good luck this fall!
@Havsnsnd2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I’ve been using a dubbing loop for marabou scraps while tying. Really liking the idea of scaling it up.
@varnersstreamers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan!
@robertbaker81644 жыл бұрын
al the marabou i have put in the trash i could have save a enough to go fishing with you and Kelly great video
@varnersstreamers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert, ya its amazing how quick it adds up too.
@lorenirving82302 жыл бұрын
Terrific.
@varnersstreamers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Loren!
@k.flydesign4984 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual ,, and i learned a new word hahahahaha "stupid juice " love it hahahaha Thanks man,,,, thumbs up ;)
@varnersstreamers4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, haha ya that one is a classic. I cracked up when I first heard it.
@rabbithole_flies4 жыл бұрын
your killin it! i have a dubbing brush set up that i haven't used yet so this is going to help motivate me! no more waste now! whete do you get those big hanks of marabou?
@varnersstreamers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patricia, you'll love the brushes once you get started. I get all of my marabou through either hareline or MFC. Kelly sells the 1 oz packs from the shop.
@Asands623 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, been awhile but I’m back at the bench.great video as always.I just started tying on a norvise and ordered the dubbing brush table. I tie working flys and streamers for bass and throw away allot of materials,so thanks for sharing this great concept. I noticed you didn’t use or need wax on the wire. Is that just because of the material you’re using? Or no need for wax? And my table is much smaller, thinking that it’s still worth the time to make shorter brushes, right? I’ve never attempted to build brushes yet so all your input is greatly appreciated , thanks again!
@varnersstreamers3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam, and yes I would say that the brushes even though shorter will be well worth your time. It really doubles as a great material yet it also uses what would typically be thrown in the trash. As far as wax is concerned, I've never found it to be necessary but if you're using a nylon or cotton medium, it could be useful.
@patrickoverway25404 жыл бұрын
Great idea Josh, those look great! Happen to share the schematics on that brush box?
@varnersstreamers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff
@varnersstreamers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick! If you have any questions on the brush video, just let me know. I think I still have the measurements around somewhere.
@patrickoverway25404 жыл бұрын
@@varnersstreamers Thanks Josh! I watched the other assembly video, and yea i'm going to have to tailor this to my drill, and I'll probably get my carpenter buddy involved a bit. Keep the vids coming dude!
@kennethsanders9632 жыл бұрын
Is there a specific wire for dubbing brushes .I also have made a table and have made several brushes but,I don't use a drill any more because it would break the wire every time.so I turn it by hand and it works great.I'm in Calgary, Canada and most of my material comes in from the US ,however, none of my suppliers have heard of it. A BR is to thicker medium is good for some heaver wire brushes so I am now using small wire by hand. WHAT DO YOU USE.
@varnersstreamers2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kenneth, I use a medium dubbing brush wire from UTC. Hareline distributes most of their stuff here in the states. It's a stout wire and will allow you to go back to a drill for turning the longer brushes.
@steelcurtin7362 Жыл бұрын
Great video, what kind Marabou do you use for this, x-select? and where do you buy it from
@varnersstreamers11 ай бұрын
All blood quill marabou, don't waste your time/$ on x-select.
@anthonyjackson91954 ай бұрын
What issues were you running into when tying and using the maribou on the jigs?
@fishgod202 жыл бұрын
The brush you created here seems to be for large flies…any tips for smaller flies /nymphs???
@varnersstreamers2 жыл бұрын
Gordon, it is for the bigger flies and would be very tough if not impossible to scale down to a smaller bug. If you would like to tailor something for the smaller flies, I'd suggest either trimming the marabou down before putting it into a dubbing loop or using something like CDC.
@allieone85184 жыл бұрын
Could you do a review of fly tying vises you have gone through? Why did you settle down on Renzetti Presentation 4000 instead of, say, Regal or Dyna-King? Thanks a lot.
@varnersstreamers4 жыл бұрын
Sure, I can put a video together on vises. I've been meaning to get to that one for some time now.