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    Question deer hair ?

    the long hair on the tail of whitetail deer looks somewhat like brush hair- hmmm, anybody try this yet ?
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    Give it a go.let us know
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    I tied fishing flies years ago and used it to tie buck tails. It can get a little brittle. Don't think it is as durable as badger or boar. Let us know how it works

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    What most fail to realize is That, Boar,Horse etc is not Hair,it is brisle which is solid,They will all make lather.
    The reason Badger is and always has been the benchmark is beacuse true silvertip is Hollow,It retains heat and water.
    True silvertip comes from the animals neck area,Why?because in cold climes (some badgers actually hibernate in winter) the hollow hair retains body heat which in turn warms bloodflow to the animals brain,since 60% of any mammals blood flow is directed to the brain,is important to keep it warm.
    Than we have black Badger, the lowest grade,it is not a hair but a fiber (solid) they will also make lather to a point.
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    As the silvertip badger hair is hollow and that gives the brush its great properties I would like to try a Polar Bear brush. That hair is hollow.

    We just need someone to grab a handful and put it in a knot. Of course, the bear cannot be injured.

    Seriously, it is a great shame these amazing animals may be gone in a rather short time.
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    I've got my eye out for a brush made of North American beaver,,,,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    I've got my eye out for a brush made of North American beaver,,,,

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    ,,,,,,,,on my nightstand
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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    What most fail to realize is That, Boar,Horse etc is not Hair,it is brisle which is solid,They will all make lather.The reason Badger is and always has been the benchmark is beacuse true silvertip is Hollow,It retains heat and water.True silvertip comes from the animals neck area,Why?because in cold climes (some badgers actually hibernate in winter) the hollow hair retains body heat which in turn warms bloodflow to the animals brain,since 60% of any mammals blood flow is directed to the brain,is important to keep it warm.Than we have black Badger, the lowest grade,it is not a hair but a fiber (solid) they will also make lather to a point.
    Whitetail deer hair is hollow as well.I see 2 issues, 1- the length as it may not be long enough and 2- it may be tool brittleBe interesting to see if it could be pulled off.

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    It may be worth a shot if you've got some extra time and money, but I do use the body hair a lot to tie flies and it isn't a very sturdy hair. Deer hair has a tendency to bend and break pretty easily especially when you wrap it tight. But it may be a bit different on the tail itself. I'd find a fly shop around you to check it out first. They should have some you can look at.

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