Nice fly, I just found your page. I make many of my brushes myself. I would have to see that tarantula brush but it looks like fine rubber and maybe some ep fibers as well. Nor-vise allows me to make some killer brushes and in Stainless steel it would do well in salt water. I am primarily a fresh water fisherman but I won't rule anything out given half the chance. All the best and thanks for sharing. Sean
Expensive at retail! I enjoy making them though. As much fun creatively, as mixing your own dubbing with the color and whatever other trait you want it to have. I have several vises, Regal, Nor-vise and Marc Petitjean's Master Vise. Tie on all of them. Spoiled, but that is all I can do right now. Tying flies is a hobby I took up in the last few years because my wife is terminally ill and I am caring for her at home. So I can't go fishing right now. All the best, and God Bless. Sean