EP Fibers for Parachute posts

[Markbob 0]

I have been experimenting with different things for parachute posts, except foam, I can't bring myself to like the look of a foam post, anyhow, I was wondering if anyone had tried EP fibers for a post? Seems like it could be a good material and I have a ton of them.

[riffleriversteelheadslayer 0]

they work great what I do is double them over making a loop then after wrapping my hackle I cut the post to length

[atxdiscgolfer 0]

I havent but it seems like it would be the expensive route

[Markbob 0]

Well, I could understand it being expensive except that I already have a large box full of them that I do not use for a whole lot. Especially the white.

[Lightline 0]

Its been done, and works really well. Boots Allen at Snake River Angler in Jackson, WY ties a series of emergers/cripples using EP for a wing too. (Booty's) Try 'em!

[planettrout 0]

Try these from EP...it may be used for posts or winging...

 

http://www.epflies.com/estore/products/4893

 

PT/TB

[JSzymczyk 0]

so then if you have a "ton" of them, give it a try.... A couple of para posts wouldn't dent your collection.

[Bryon Anderson 0]

EP works well for parachute posts and wings on dries. Dennis Potter uses them in a lot of his patterns.

[Jaydub 0]

I've used Congo hair, which is about the same, and it works fine.

 

Tip: pull out the amount of fibers needed for a post and melt one end together with a lighter. Then you have a convenient hank that can be used for several posts.