What is EP FIBER?

EP Fibers are 10″ in length and have an action between marabou and bucktail. They are a very translucent fly tying material. We love using the EP Fibers for tying pike flies and muskie flies as well as large saltwater flies. They also tie up great looking bass flies as well as steelhead flies and salmon flies.

What are EP fibers made from?

EP™ POWER FULL TIPPET MATERIAL is made of 100% nylon recombined of closed microcell so as not to absorb water and to prolong lifespan. The color is achieved during the construction of the nylon, not added after, so as to avoid changes in the product.

What are EP fibers fly tying?

The Original – an extremely durable, translucent synthetic fly tying material with an action between marabou and bucktail. Perfect for imitating any baitfish pattern for fresh or saltwater, wide or thin profile, even the smallest of baitfish imitations as well as crab and shrimp patterns.

What can EP fibers be used for in fishing?

Parachutes, Trudes, Cripple wings… you name it! The next most obvious use for EP is in freshwater streamers/bait fish patterns. As the original intent of EP was to mimic bait fish for Stripers in the Northeast, it only makes sense that we can cross that material into streamers for trout…but more importantly for Pike.

Can you use EP fibers for fly tying?

EP fibers are not only effective as fish catchers, but are also one of THE MOST VERSATILE tying materials ever available to tiers. Bar none. In this short rambling, I hope to articulate the massive extent to which you can apply EP fibers to your own tying in saltwater or fresh. First, we’ll get the Salt arena out of the way.

Can you substitute craft fur for EP fibers?

Substitute! EP Fibers do an awesome job replacing Craft Fur and it’s much easier to work with. Better yet, Puglisi makes a different product called “Silky Fibers” that have a touch more movement. Again, There is much more bang for your buck in EP than regular craft fur.

How is EP Power full tippet material made?

EP™ POWER FULL TIPPET MATERIAL is made of 100% nylon recombined of closed microcell so as not to absorb water and to prolong lifespan. The color is achieved during the construction of the nylon, not added after, so as to avoid changes in the product. This color camouflages the monofilament so that it is completely invisible.